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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.62, 23,437.40 and 9,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.62, 23,437.40 and 9,910.10 is: 13,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.62 : 23,437.40 = 9,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.62/23,437.40 = 9,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.62x = 23,437.40 × 9,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.62x = 232,266,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,266,977.74/16,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.94

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