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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.39, 23,455.85 and 10,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.39, 23,455.85 and 10,624.04 is: 14,662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.39 : 23,455.85 = 10,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.39/23,455.85 = 10,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.39x = 23,455.85 × 10,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.39x = 249,195,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,195,718.23/16,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.55

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