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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.07, 23,396.46 and 10,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.07, 23,396.46 and 10,592.24 is: 14,607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.07 : 23,396.46 = 10,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.07/23,396.46 = 10,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.07x = 23,396.46 × 10,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.07x = 247,820,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,820,762.77/16,965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.71

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