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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.92, 23,390.76 and 10,588.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.92, 23,390.76 and 10,588.10 is: 14,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.92 : 23,390.76 = 10,588.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.92/23,390.76 = 10,588.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.92x = 23,390.76 × 10,588.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.92x = 247,663,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,663,784.29/16,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.02

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