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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.81, 23,464.13 and 10,626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.81, 23,464.13 and 10,626.94 is: 14,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.81 : 23,464.13 = 10,626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.81/23,464.13 = 10,626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.81x = 23,464.13 × 10,626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.81x = 249,351,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,351,901.66/16,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.51

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