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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.77, 23,418.52 and 10,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.77, 23,418.52 and 10,255.68 is: 14,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.77 : 23,418.52 = 10,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.77/23,418.52 = 10,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.77x = 23,418.52 × 10,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.77x = 240,172,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,172,821.55/16,969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.98

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