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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.60, 23,453.76 and 10,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.60, 23,453.76 and 10,623.12 is: 14,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.60 : 23,453.76 = 10,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.60/23,453.76 = 10,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.60x = 23,453.76 × 10,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.60x = 249,152,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,152,106.93/16,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.08

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