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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.04, 23,390.98 and 10,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.04, 23,390.98 and 10,237.12 is: 14,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.04 : 23,390.98 = 10,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.04/23,390.98 = 10,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.04x = 23,390.98 × 10,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.04x = 239,456,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,456,185.11/16,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.84

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