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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.49, 23,226.12 and 10,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.49, 23,226.12 and 10,116.51 is: 13,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.49 : 23,226.12 = 10,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.49/23,226.12 = 10,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.49x = 23,226.12 × 10,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.49x = 234,967,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,967,275.24/16,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.15

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