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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.72, 23,406.62 and 10,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.72, 23,406.62 and 10,246.18 is: 14,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.72 : 23,406.62 = 10,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.72/23,406.62 = 10,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.72x = 23,406.62 × 10,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.72x = 239,828,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828,490.59/16,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.39

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