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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.54, 23,419.66 and 10,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.54, 23,419.66 and 10,253.19 is: 14,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.54 : 23,419.66 = 10,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.54/23,419.66 = 10,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.54x = 23,419.66 × 10,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.54x = 240,126,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,126,223.72/16,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.76

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