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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.42, 23,333.85 and 10,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.42, 23,333.85 and 10,200.10 is: 14,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.42 : 23,333.85 = 10,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.42/23,333.85 = 10,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.42x = 23,333.85 × 10,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.42x = 238,007,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,007,603.39/16,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,072.95

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