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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,682.26, 23,021.52 and 10,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,682.26, 23,021.52 and 10,394.64 is: 14,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,682.26 : 23,021.52 = 10,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,682.26/23,021.52 = 10,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,682.26x = 23,021.52 × 10,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,682.26x = 239,300,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,300,412.65/16,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.60

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