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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.92, 23,392.14 and 10,589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.92, 23,392.14 and 10,589.10 is: 14,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.92 : 23,392.14 = 10,589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.92/23,392.14 = 10,589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.92x = 23,392.14 × 10,589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.92x = 247,701,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,701,709.67/16,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,603.40

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