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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.81, 23,465.51 and 10,627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.81, 23,465.51 and 10,627.94 is: 14,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.81 : 23,465.51 = 10,627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.81/23,465.51 = 10,627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.81x = 23,465.51 × 10,627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.81x = 249,390,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,390,032.35/16,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,671.89

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