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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.09, 23,340.76 and 10,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.09, 23,340.76 and 10,208.28 is: 14,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.09 : 23,340.76 = 10,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.09/23,340.76 = 10,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.09x = 23,340.76 × 10,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.09x = 238,268,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,268,944.21/16,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.69

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