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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.08, 23,414.50 and 10,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.08, 23,414.50 and 10,343.08 is: 14,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.08 : 23,414.50 = 10,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.08/23,414.50 = 10,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.08x = 23,414.50 × 10,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.08x = 242,178,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,178,046.66/16,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.41

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