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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.17, 23,391.11 and 10,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.17, 23,391.11 and 10,588.35 is: 14,602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.17 : 23,391.11 = 10,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.17/23,391.11 = 10,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.17x = 23,391.11 × 10,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.17x = 247,673,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,673,278.34/16,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.37

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