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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.57, 23,425.06 and 10,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.57, 23,425.06 and 10,264.68 is: 14,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.57 : 23,425.06 = 10,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.57/23,425.06 = 10,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.57x = 23,425.06 × 10,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.57x = 240,450,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,450,576.43/16,974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.35

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