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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.68, 23,408.40 and 10,249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.68, 23,408.40 and 10,249.75 is: 14,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.68 : 23,408.40 = 10,249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.68/23,408.40 = 10,249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.68x = 23,408.40 × 10,249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.68x = 239,930,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,930,247.90/16,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.26

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