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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.73, 23,219.96 and 10,111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.73, 23,219.96 and 10,111.11 is: 13,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.73 : 23,219.96 = 10,111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.73/23,219.96 = 10,111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.73x = 23,219.96 × 10,111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.73x = 234,779,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,779,519.20/16,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.77

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