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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.66, 23,419.67 and 10,167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.66, 23,419.67 and 10,167.39 is: 14,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.66 : 23,419.67 = 10,167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.66/23,419.67 = 10,167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.66x = 23,419.67 × 10,167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.66x = 238,116,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,116,867.72/16,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.14

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