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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.83, 23,398.28 and 10,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.83, 23,398.28 and 10,239.15 is: 14,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.83 : 23,398.28 = 10,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.83/23,398.28 = 10,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.83x = 23,398.28 × 10,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.83x = 239,578,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,578,447.47/16,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,130.40

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