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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.98, 23,407.62 and 10,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.98, 23,407.62 and 10,253.60 is: 14,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.98 : 23,407.62 = 10,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.98/23,407.62 = 10,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.98x = 23,407.62 × 10,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.98x = 240,012,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012,372.43/16,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.68

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