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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.05, 23,408.42 and 10,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.05, 23,408.42 and 10,157.25 is: 14,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.05 : 23,408.42 = 10,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.05/23,408.42 = 10,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.05x = 23,408.42 × 10,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.05x = 237,765,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,765,174.05/16,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,014.17

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