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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.97, 23,312.21 and 10,521.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.97, 23,312.21 and 10,521.29 is: 14,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.97 : 23,312.21 = 10,521.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.97/23,312.21 = 10,521.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.97x = 23,312.21 × 10,521.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.97x = 245,274,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,274,527.62/16,893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,518.47

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