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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.75, 23,212.90 and 10,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.75, 23,212.90 and 10,103.38 is: 13,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.75 : 23,212.90 = 10,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.75/23,212.90 = 10,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.75x = 23,212.90 × 10,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.75x = 234,528,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,528,749.60/16,821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.99

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