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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.88, 23,445.32 and 10,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.88, 23,445.32 and 10,273.64 is: 14,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.88 : 23,445.32 = 10,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.88/23,445.32 = 10,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.88x = 23,445.32 × 10,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.88x = 240,868,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,868,608.77/16,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.68

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