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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.40, 23,415.27 and 10,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.40, 23,415.27 and 10,252.11 is: 14,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.40 : 23,415.27 = 10,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.40/23,415.27 = 10,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.40x = 23,415.27 × 10,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.40x = 240,055,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,055,923.72/16,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.07

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