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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.12, 23,444.28 and 10,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.12, 23,444.28 and 10,269.24 is: 14,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.12 : 23,444.28 = 10,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.12/23,444.28 = 10,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.12x = 23,444.28 × 10,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.12x = 240,754,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,754,937.95/16,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.97

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