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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.64, 23,393.81 and 10,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.64, 23,393.81 and 10,238.96 is: 14,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.64 : 23,393.81 = 10,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.64/23,393.81 = 10,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.64x = 23,393.81 × 10,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.64x = 239,528,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,528,284.84/16,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,127.59

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