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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.06, 23,408.74 and 10,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.06, 23,408.74 and 10,246.18 is: 14,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.06 : 23,408.74 = 10,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.06/23,408.74 = 10,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.06x = 23,408.74 × 10,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.06x = 239,850,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,850,163.61/16,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.89

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