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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.16, 23,331.81 and 10,199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.16, 23,331.81 and 10,199.71 is: 14,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.16 : 23,331.81 = 10,199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.16/23,331.81 = 10,199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.16x = 23,331.81 × 10,199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.16x = 237,977,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,977,695.78/16,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,073.06

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