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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.61, 23,407.30 and 10,166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.61, 23,407.30 and 10,166.54 is: 14,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.61 : 23,407.30 = 10,166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.61/23,407.30 = 10,166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.61x = 23,407.30 × 10,166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.61x = 237,971,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,971,251.74/16,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.07

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