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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.08, 23,417.26 and 10,345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.08, 23,417.26 and 10,345.08 is: 14,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.08 : 23,417.26 = 10,345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.08/23,417.26 = 10,345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.08x = 23,417.26 × 10,345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.08x = 242,253,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,253,428.08/16,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,276.17

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