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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.74, 23,222.72 and 10,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.74, 23,222.72 and 10,113.12 is: 13,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.74 : 23,222.72 = 10,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.74/23,222.72 = 10,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.74x = 23,222.72 × 10,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.74x = 234,854,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,854,154.09/16,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.54

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