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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.59, 23,381.14 and 10,570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.59, 23,381.14 and 10,570.87 is: 14,594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.59 : 23,381.14 = 10,570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.59/23,381.14 = 10,570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.59x = 23,381.14 × 10,570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.59x = 247,158,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,158,874.49/16,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.92

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