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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.08, 23,415.88 and 10,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.08, 23,415.88 and 10,344.08 is: 14,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.08 : 23,415.88 = 10,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.08/23,415.88 = 10,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.08x = 23,415.88 × 10,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.08x = 242,215,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,215,735.99/16,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.79

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