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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.46, 23,075.21 and 10,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.46, 23,075.21 and 10,348.10 is: 14,281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.46 : 23,075.21 = 10,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.46/23,075.21 = 10,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.46x = 23,075.21 × 10,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.46x = 238,784,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,784,491.10/16,719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.83

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