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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.23, 23,217.89 and 10,109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.23, 23,217.89 and 10,109.61 is: 13,950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.23 : 23,217.89 = 10,109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.23/23,217.89 = 10,109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.23x = 23,217.89 × 10,109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.23x = 234,723,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,723,762.37/16,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.70

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