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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.92, 23,230.46 and 10,121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.92, 23,230.46 and 10,121.66 is: 13,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.92 : 23,230.46 = 10,121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.92/23,230.46 = 10,121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.92x = 23,230.46 × 10,121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.92x = 235,130,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,130,814.03/16,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,966.02

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