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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.71, 23,303.13 and 10,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.71, 23,303.13 and 10,841.26 is: 14,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.71 : 23,303.13 = 10,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.71/23,303.13 = 10,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.71x = 23,303.13 × 10,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.71x = 252,635,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,635,183.35/16,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.31

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