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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.18, 23,406.90 and 10,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.18, 23,406.90 and 10,250.12 is: 14,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.18 : 23,406.90 = 10,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.18/23,406.90 = 10,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.18x = 23,406.90 × 10,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.18x = 239,923,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,923,533.83/16,967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.45

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