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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.79, 23,293.98 and 10,167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.79, 23,293.98 and 10,167.06 is: 14,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.79 : 23,293.98 = 10,167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.79/23,293.98 = 10,167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.79x = 23,293.98 × 10,167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.79x = 236,831,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,831,292.30/16,884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.31

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