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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.37, 23,282.85 and 10,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.37, 23,282.85 and 10,160.17 is: 14,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.37 : 23,282.85 = 10,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.37/23,282.85 = 10,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.37x = 23,282.85 × 10,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.37x = 236,557,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,557,714.08/16,872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.42

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