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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.26, 23,409.84 and 10,247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.26, 23,409.84 and 10,247.98 is: 14,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.26 : 23,409.84 = 10,247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.26/23,409.84 = 10,247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.26x = 23,409.84 × 10,247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.26x = 239,903,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,903,572.12/16,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.21

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