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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.18, 23,410.96 and 10,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.18, 23,410.96 and 10,591.64 is: 14,618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.18 : 23,410.96 = 10,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.18/23,410.96 = 10,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.18x = 23,410.96 × 10,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.18x = 247,960,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,960,460.37/16,962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.43

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