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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.59, 23,228.73 and 10,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.59, 23,228.73 and 10,112.94 is: 13,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.59 : 23,228.73 = 10,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.59/23,228.73 = 10,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.59x = 23,228.73 × 10,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.59x = 234,910,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,910,752.77/16,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.52

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