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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.72, 23,211.24 and 10,528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.72, 23,211.24 and 10,528.16 is: 14,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.72 : 23,211.24 = 10,528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.72/23,211.24 = 10,528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.72x = 23,211.24 × 10,528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.72x = 244,371,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,371,648.52/16,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,522.83

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