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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.73, 23,416.10 and 10,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.73, 23,416.10 and 10,252.07 is: 14,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.73 : 23,416.10 = 10,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.73/23,416.10 = 10,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.73x = 23,416.10 × 10,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.73x = 240,063,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,063,327.99/16,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.23

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