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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.06, 23,424.36 and 10,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.06, 23,424.36 and 10,264.18 is: 14,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.06 : 23,424.36 = 10,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.06/23,424.36 = 10,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.06x = 23,424.36 × 10,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.06x = 240,431,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,431,815.02/16,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,164.66

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