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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,918.26, 23,348.43 and 10,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,918.26, 23,348.43 and 10,205.52 is: 14,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,918.26 : 23,348.43 = 10,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,918.26/23,348.43 = 10,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,918.26x = 23,348.43 × 10,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,918.26x = 238,282,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,282,869.33/16,918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.36

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