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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.85, 23,221.37 and 10,109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.85, 23,221.37 and 10,109.51 is: 13,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.85 : 23,221.37 = 10,109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.85/23,221.37 = 10,109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.85x = 23,221.37 × 10,109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.85x = 234,756,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,756,581.40/16,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.48

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