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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.45, 23,425.28 and 10,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.45, 23,425.28 and 10,602.73 is: 14,639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.45 : 23,425.28 = 10,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.45/23,425.28 = 10,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.45x = 23,425.28 × 10,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.45x = 248,371,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,371,919.01/16,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.00

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