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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.97, 23,019.37 and 10,307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.97, 23,019.37 and 10,307.29 is: 14,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.97 : 23,019.37 = 10,307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.97/23,019.37 = 10,307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.97x = 23,019.37 × 10,307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.97x = 237,267,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,267,358.75/16,671.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.51

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