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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.44, 23,353.82 and 10,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.44, 23,353.82 and 10,210.89 is: 14,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.44 : 23,353.82 = 10,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.44/23,353.82 = 10,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.44x = 23,353.82 × 10,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.44x = 238,463,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,463,361.91/16,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.38

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