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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994, 23,441.56 and 10,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994, 23,441.56 and 10,695.44 is: 14,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994 : 23,441.56 = 10,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994/23,441.56 = 10,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994x = 23,441.56 × 10,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994x = 250,717,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,717,798.49/16,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.31

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