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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.74, 23,423.31 and 10,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.74, 23,423.31 and 10,258.34 is: 14,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.74 : 23,423.31 = 10,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.74/23,423.31 = 10,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.74x = 23,423.31 × 10,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.74x = 240,284,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,284,160.79/16,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.06

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