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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.64, 23,396.85 and 10,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.64, 23,396.85 and 10,239.13 is: 14,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.64 : 23,396.85 = 10,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.64/23,396.85 = 10,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.64x = 23,396.85 × 10,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.64x = 239,563,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,563,388.74/16,953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.50

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