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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.97, 23,224.01 and 10,537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.97, 23,224.01 and 10,537.41 is: 14,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.97 : 23,224.01 = 10,537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.97/23,224.01 = 10,537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.97x = 23,224.01 × 10,537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.97x = 244,720,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,720,862.53/16,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.60

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