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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.72, 23,215.38 and 10,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.72, 23,215.38 and 10,531.16 is: 14,526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.72 : 23,215.38 = 10,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.72/23,215.38 = 10,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.72x = 23,215.38 × 10,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.72x = 244,484,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,484,881.24/16,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.97

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