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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.79, 23,404.43 and 10,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.79, 23,404.43 and 10,246.87 is: 14,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.79 : 23,404.43 = 10,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.79/23,404.43 = 10,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.79x = 23,404.43 × 10,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.79x = 239,822,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,822,118.74/16,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.29

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