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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.03, 23,410.34 and 10,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.03, 23,410.34 and 10,591.54 is: 14,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.03 : 23,410.34 = 10,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.03/23,410.34 = 10,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.03x = 23,410.34 × 10,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.03x = 247,951,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,951,552.52/16,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.59

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