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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.13, 23,444.28 and 10,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.13, 23,444.28 and 10,272.88 is: 14,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.13 : 23,444.28 = 10,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.13/23,444.28 = 10,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.13x = 23,444.28 × 10,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.13x = 240,840,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,840,216.52/16,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,173.64

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