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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.74, 23,284.74 and 10,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.74, 23,284.74 and 10,161.54 is: 14,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.74 : 23,284.74 = 10,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.74/23,284.74 = 10,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.74x = 23,284.74 × 10,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.74x = 236,608,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,608,816.90/16,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.31

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