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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.54, 23,425.01 and 10,264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.54, 23,425.01 and 10,264.65 is: 14,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.54 : 23,425.01 = 10,264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.54/23,425.01 = 10,264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.54x = 23,425.01 × 10,264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.54x = 240,449,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,449,554.56/16,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.31

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