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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.18, 23,412.34 and 10,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.18, 23,412.34 and 10,592.64 is: 14,619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.18 : 23,412.34 = 10,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.18/23,412.34 = 10,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.18x = 23,412.34 × 10,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.18x = 247,998,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,998,489.18/16,963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.81

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