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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.19, 23,323.32 and 10,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.19, 23,323.32 and 10,524.58 is: 14,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.19 : 23,323.32 = 10,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.19/23,323.32 = 10,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.19x = 23,323.32 × 10,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.19x = 245,468,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,468,088.90/16,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.72

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