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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.54, 23,337.38 and 10,198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.54, 23,337.38 and 10,198.34 is: 14,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.54 : 23,337.38 = 10,198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.54/23,337.38 = 10,198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.54x = 23,337.38 × 10,198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.54x = 238,002,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,002,532.27/16,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.21

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