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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.27, 23,437.05 and 10,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.27, 23,437.05 and 10,273.35 is: 14,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.27 : 23,437.05 = 10,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.27/23,437.05 = 10,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.27x = 23,437.05 × 10,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.27x = 240,777,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,017.62/16,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.31

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