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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.15, 23,413.91 and 10,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.15, 23,413.91 and 10,250.48 is: 14,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.15 : 23,413.91 = 10,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.15/23,413.91 = 10,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.15x = 23,413.91 × 10,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.15x = 240,003,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,003,864.16/16,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.04

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