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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.07, 23,228.78 and 10,544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.07, 23,228.78 and 10,544.38 is: 14,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.07 : 23,228.78 = 10,544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.07/23,228.78 = 10,544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.07x = 23,228.78 × 10,544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.07x = 244,932,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,932,972.46/16,821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.08

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