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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.43, 23,222.30 and 10,119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.43, 23,222.30 and 10,119.69 is: 13,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.43 : 23,222.30 = 10,119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.43/23,222.30 = 10,119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.43x = 23,222.30 × 10,119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.43x = 235,002,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,002,426.49/16,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.29

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