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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.94, 23,362.76 and 10,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.94, 23,362.76 and 10,217.36 is: 14,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.94 : 23,362.76 = 10,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.94/23,362.76 = 10,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.94x = 23,362.76 × 10,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.94x = 238,705,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,705,729.51/16,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.29

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