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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.17, 23,404.95 and 10,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.17, 23,404.95 and 10,247.24 is: 14,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.17 : 23,404.95 = 10,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.17/23,404.95 = 10,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.17x = 23,404.95 × 10,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.17x = 239,836,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,836,198.35/16,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.81

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