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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.41, 23,198.58 and 10,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.41, 23,198.58 and 10,095.32 is: 13,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.41 : 23,198.58 = 10,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.41/23,198.58 = 10,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.41x = 23,198.58 × 10,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.41x = 234,196,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,196,972.65/16,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.50

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