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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.17, 23,393.21 and 10,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.17, 23,393.21 and 10,235.46 is: 14,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.17 : 23,393.21 = 10,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.17/23,393.21 = 10,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.17x = 23,393.21 × 10,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.17x = 239,440,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,440,301.77/16,951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.29

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