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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.68, 23,223.84 and 10,534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.68, 23,223.84 and 10,534.72 is: 14,542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.68 : 23,223.84 = 10,534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.68/23,223.84 = 10,534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.68x = 23,223.84 × 10,534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.68x = 244,656,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,656,651.72/16,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.40

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