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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.98, 23,389.68 and 10,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.98, 23,389.68 and 10,240.60 is: 14,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.98 : 23,389.68 = 10,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.98/23,389.68 = 10,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.98x = 23,389.68 × 10,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.98x = 239,524,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,524,357.01/16,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.75

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