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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.93, 23,332.14 and 10,194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.93, 23,332.14 and 10,194.99 is: 14,070.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.93 : 23,332.14 = 10,194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.93/23,332.14 = 10,194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.93x = 23,332.14 × 10,194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.93x = 237,870,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,870,933.98/16,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.27

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