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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.67, 23,411.52 and 10,169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.67, 23,411.52 and 10,169.59 is: 14,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.67 : 23,411.52 = 10,169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.67/23,411.52 = 10,169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.67x = 23,411.52 × 10,169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.67x = 238,085,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,085,559.68/16,976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.28

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