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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.67, 23,410.14 and 10,168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.67, 23,410.14 and 10,168.59 is: 14,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.67 : 23,410.14 = 10,168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.67/23,410.14 = 10,168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.67x = 23,410.14 × 10,168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.67x = 238,048,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,048,115.50/16,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.90

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