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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.93, 23,329.38 and 10,192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.93, 23,329.38 and 10,192.99 is: 14,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.93 : 23,329.38 = 10,192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.93/23,329.38 = 10,192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.93x = 23,329.38 × 10,192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.93x = 237,796,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,796,137.05/16,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,067.51

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