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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.61, 23,232.02 and 10,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.61, 23,232.02 and 10,541.34 is: 14,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.61 : 23,232.02 = 10,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.61/23,232.02 = 10,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.61x = 23,232.02 × 10,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.61x = 244,896,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,896,569.00/16,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.94

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