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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.23, 23,456.69 and 10,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.23, 23,456.69 and 10,284.09 is: 14,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.23 : 23,456.69 = 10,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.23/23,456.69 = 10,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.23x = 23,456.69 × 10,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.23x = 241,230,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,230,711.06/16,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.35

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