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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.57, 23,414.96 and 10,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.57, 23,414.96 and 10,252.17 is: 14,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.57 : 23,414.96 = 10,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.57/23,414.96 = 10,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.57x = 23,414.96 × 10,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.57x = 240,054,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,054,099.20/16,965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.49

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