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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.59, 23,230.11 and 10,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.59, 23,230.11 and 10,113.94 is: 13,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.59 : 23,230.11 = 10,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.59/23,230.11 = 10,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.59x = 23,230.11 × 10,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.59x = 234,947,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,947,938.73/16,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.90

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