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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.46, 23,418.36 and 10,590.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.46, 23,418.36 and 10,590.54 is: 14,622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.46 : 23,418.36 = 10,590.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.46/23,418.36 = 10,590.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.46x = 23,418.36 × 10,590.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.46x = 248,013,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,013,078.31/16,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.15

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