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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.78, 23,401.20 and 10,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.78, 23,401.20 and 10,588.88 is: 14,614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.78 : 23,401.20 = 10,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.78/23,401.20 = 10,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.78x = 23,401.20 × 10,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.78x = 247,792,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,792,465.24/16,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.04

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