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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.51, 23,398.43 and 10,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.51, 23,398.43 and 10,593.68 is: 14,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.51 : 23,398.43 = 10,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.51/23,398.43 = 10,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.51x = 23,398.43 × 10,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.51x = 247,875,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,875,479.92/16,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.70

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