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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.66, 23,421.04 and 10,168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.66, 23,421.04 and 10,168.39 is: 14,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.66 : 23,421.04 = 10,168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.66/23,421.04 = 10,168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.66x = 23,421.04 × 10,168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.66x = 238,154,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,154,268.93/16,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.51

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