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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.37, 23,217.90 and 10,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.37, 23,217.90 and 10,107.02 is: 13,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.37 : 23,217.90 = 10,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.37/23,217.90 = 10,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.37x = 23,217.90 × 10,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.37x = 234,663,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,663,779.66/16,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.02

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