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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.55, 23,343.19 and 10,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.55, 23,343.19 and 10,195.88 is: 14,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.55 : 23,343.19 = 10,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.55/23,343.19 = 10,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.55x = 23,343.19 × 10,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.55x = 238,004,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,004,221.85/16,908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.97

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