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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.07, 23,413.49 and 10,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.07, 23,413.49 and 10,248.72 is: 14,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.07 : 23,413.49 = 10,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.07/23,413.49 = 10,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.07x = 23,413.49 × 10,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.07x = 239,958,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,958,435.87/16,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.60

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