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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.77, 23,418.91 and 10,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.77, 23,418.91 and 10,254.11 is: 14,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.77 : 23,418.91 = 10,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.77/23,418.91 = 10,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.77x = 23,418.91 × 10,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.77x = 240,139,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,139,995.04/16,969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.05

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