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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.07, 23,409.71 and 10,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.07, 23,409.71 and 10,246.13 is: 14,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.07 : 23,409.71 = 10,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.07/23,409.71 = 10,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.07x = 23,409.71 × 10,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.07x = 239,858,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,858,889.85/16,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.57

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