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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.67, 23,307.21 and 10,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.67, 23,307.21 and 10,521.24 is: 14,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.67 : 23,307.21 = 10,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.67/23,307.21 = 10,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.67x = 23,307.21 × 10,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.67x = 245,220,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,220,750.14/16,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.82

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