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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.98, 23,411.99 and 10,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.98, 23,411.99 and 10,247.63 is: 14,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.98 : 23,411.99 = 10,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.98/23,411.99 = 10,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.98x = 23,411.99 × 10,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.98x = 239,917,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,917,359.85/16,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.09

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