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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.79, 23,392.01 and 10,237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.79, 23,392.01 and 10,237.87 is: 14,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.79 : 23,392.01 = 10,237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.79/23,392.01 = 10,237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.79x = 23,392.01 × 10,237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.79x = 239,484,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484,324.53/16,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.87

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