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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.52, 23,340.96 and 10,199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.52, 23,340.96 and 10,199.52 is: 14,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.52 : 23,340.96 = 10,199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.52/23,340.96 = 10,199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.52x = 23,340.96 × 10,199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.52x = 238,066,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,066,588.34/16,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,075.52

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