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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.48, 23,418.24 and 10,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.48, 23,418.24 and 10,258.88 is: 14,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.48 : 23,418.24 = 10,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.48/23,418.24 = 10,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.48x = 23,418.24 × 10,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.48x = 240,244,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,244,913.97/16,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,151.63

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