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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.94, 23,356.36 and 10,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.94, 23,356.36 and 10,209.54 is: 14,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.94 : 23,356.36 = 10,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.94/23,356.36 = 10,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.94x = 23,356.36 × 10,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.94x = 238,457,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,457,691.67/16,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.80

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