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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.47, 23,426.44 and 10,602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.47, 23,426.44 and 10,602.69 is: 14,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.47 : 23,426.44 = 10,602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.47/23,426.44 = 10,602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.47x = 23,426.44 × 10,602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.47x = 248,383,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,383,271.31/16,976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.03

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