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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.39, 23,457.23 and 10,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.39, 23,457.23 and 10,625.04 is: 14,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.39 : 23,457.23 = 10,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.39/23,457.23 = 10,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.39x = 23,457.23 × 10,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.39x = 249,234,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,234,007.04/16,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.94

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