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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.65, 23,381.22 and 10,570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.65, 23,381.22 and 10,570.93 is: 14,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.65 : 23,381.22 = 10,570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.65/23,381.22 = 10,570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.65x = 23,381.22 × 10,570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.65x = 247,161,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,161,221.12/16,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.00

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