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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.68, 23,407.02 and 10,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.68, 23,407.02 and 10,248.75 is: 14,139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.68 : 23,407.02 = 10,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.68/23,407.02 = 10,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.68x = 23,407.02 × 10,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.68x = 239,892,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,892,696.23/16,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.89

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