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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.30, 23,211.36 and 10,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.30, 23,211.36 and 10,015.46 is: 13,816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.30 : 23,211.36 = 10,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.30/23,211.36 = 10,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.30x = 23,211.36 × 10,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.30x = 232,472,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,472,447.63/16,826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.02

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