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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.33, 23,379.41 and 10,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.33, 23,379.41 and 10,663.17 is: 14,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.33 : 23,379.41 = 10,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.33/23,379.41 = 10,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.33x = 23,379.41 × 10,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.33x = 249,298,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,298,570.01/16,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.20

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