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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.84, 23,410.72 and 10,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.84, 23,410.72 and 10,997.68 is: 15,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.84 : 23,410.72 = 10,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.84/23,410.72 = 10,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.84x = 23,410.72 × 10,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.84x = 257,463,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,463,607.13/16,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.52

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