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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.67, 23,331.44 and 10,198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.67, 23,331.44 and 10,198.35 is: 14,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.67 : 23,331.44 = 10,198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.67/23,331.44 = 10,198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.67x = 23,331.44 × 10,198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.67x = 237,942,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,942,140.13/16,910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.53

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