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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.97, 23,417.51 and 10,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.97, 23,417.51 and 10,251.63 is: 14,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.97 : 23,417.51 = 10,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.97/23,417.51 = 10,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.97x = 23,417.51 × 10,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.97x = 240,067,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,067,596.78/16,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.61

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