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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.98, 23,392.44 and 10,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.98, 23,392.44 and 10,242.60 is: 14,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.98 : 23,392.44 = 10,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.98/23,392.44 = 10,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.98x = 23,392.44 × 10,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.98x = 239,599,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,599,405.94/16,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.51

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