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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.58, 23,242.26 and 10,129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.58, 23,242.26 and 10,129.32 is: 13,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.58 : 23,242.26 = 10,129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.58/23,242.26 = 10,129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.58x = 23,242.26 × 10,129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.58x = 235,428,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,428,289.06/16,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.01

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