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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.73, 23,293.94 and 10,166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.73, 23,293.94 and 10,166.81 is: 14,026.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.73 : 23,293.94 = 10,166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.73/23,293.94 = 10,166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.73x = 23,293.94 × 10,166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.73x = 236,824,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,824,894.83/16,883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.81

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