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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.08, 23,338.90 and 10,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.08, 23,338.90 and 10,541.25 is: 14,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.08 : 23,338.90 = 10,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.08/23,338.90 = 10,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.08x = 23,338.90 × 10,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.08x = 246,021,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,021,181.15/16,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.06

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