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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.76, 23,393.28 and 10,238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.76, 23,393.28 and 10,238.02 is: 14,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.76 : 23,393.28 = 10,238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.76/23,393.28 = 10,238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.76x = 23,393.28 × 10,238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.76x = 239,500,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,500,868.51/16,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.21

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