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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.39, 23,416.92 and 10,596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.39, 23,416.92 and 10,596.67 is: 14,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.39 : 23,416.92 = 10,596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.39/23,416.92 = 10,596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.39x = 23,416.92 × 10,596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.39x = 248,141,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,141,315.11/16,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.64

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