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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.08, 23,413.12 and 10,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.08, 23,413.12 and 10,342.08 is: 14,272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.08 : 23,413.12 = 10,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.08/23,413.12 = 10,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.08x = 23,413.12 × 10,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.08x = 242,140,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,140,360.09/16,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.03

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