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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.30, 23,442.63 and 10,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.30, 23,442.63 and 10,695.74 is: 14,754.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.30 : 23,442.63 = 10,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.30/23,442.63 = 10,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.30x = 23,442.63 × 10,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.30x = 250,736,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,736,275.40/16,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,754.14

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