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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.22, 23,215.23 and 10,534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.22, 23,215.23 and 10,534.53 is: 14,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.22 : 23,215.23 = 10,534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.22/23,215.23 = 10,534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.22x = 23,215.23 × 10,534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.22x = 244,561,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,561,536.89/16,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.52

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