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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.70, 23,435.39 and 10,270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.70, 23,435.39 and 10,270.61 is: 14,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.70 : 23,435.39 = 10,270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.70/23,435.39 = 10,270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.70x = 23,435.39 × 10,270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.70x = 240,695,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,695,582.36/16,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.32

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