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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.06, 23,425.74 and 10,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.06, 23,425.74 and 10,265.18 is: 14,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.06 : 23,425.74 = 10,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.06/23,425.74 = 10,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.06x = 23,425.74 × 10,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.06x = 240,469,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,469,437.73/16,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.04

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