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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.24, 23,449.08 and 10,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.24, 23,449.08 and 10,277.14 is: 14,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.24 : 23,449.08 = 10,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.24/23,449.08 = 10,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.24x = 23,449.08 × 10,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.24x = 240,989,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,989,478.03/16,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.16

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