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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.78, 23,298.99 and 10,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.78, 23,298.99 and 10,170.30 is: 14,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.78 : 23,298.99 = 10,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.78/23,298.99 = 10,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.78x = 23,298.99 × 10,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.78x = 236,957,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,957,718.00/16,884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.81

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