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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.27, 23,415.63 and 10,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.27, 23,415.63 and 10,252.71 is: 14,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.27 : 23,415.63 = 10,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.27/23,415.63 = 10,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.27x = 23,415.63 × 10,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.27x = 240,073,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,073,663.86/16,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.39

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