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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.59, 23,212.68 and 10,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.59, 23,212.68 and 10,107.50 is: 13,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.59 : 23,212.68 = 10,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.59/23,212.68 = 10,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.59x = 23,212.68 × 10,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.59x = 234,622,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,622,163.10/16,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.68

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