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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.31, 23,214.98 and 10,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.31, 23,214.98 and 10,112.64 is: 13,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.31 : 23,214.98 = 10,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.31/23,214.98 = 10,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.31x = 23,214.98 × 10,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.31x = 234,764,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,764,684.78/16,823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.73

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