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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.67, 23,273.70 and 10,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.67, 23,273.70 and 10,153.26 is: 14,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.67 : 23,273.70 = 10,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.67/23,273.70 = 10,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.67x = 23,273.70 × 10,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.67x = 236,303,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,303,927.26/16,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.96

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