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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.56, 23,462.40 and 10,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.56, 23,462.40 and 10,625.70 is: 14,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.56 : 23,462.40 = 10,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.56/23,462.40 = 10,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.56x = 23,462.40 × 10,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.56x = 249,304,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,304,423.68/16,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.80

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