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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.55, 23,225.81 and 10,118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.55, 23,225.81 and 10,118.29 is: 13,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.55 : 23,225.81 = 10,118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.55/23,225.81 = 10,118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.55x = 23,225.81 × 10,118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.55x = 235,005,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,005,550.65/16,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.37

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