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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.29, 23,338.42 and 10,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.29, 23,338.42 and 10,199.09 is: 14,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.29 : 23,338.42 = 10,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.29/23,338.42 = 10,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.29x = 23,338.42 × 10,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.29x = 238,030,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,030,678.89/16,911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.25

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