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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 23,349.04 and 10,206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 23,349.04 and 10,206.82 is: 14,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 23,349.04 = 10,206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/23,349.04 = 10,206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 23,349.04 × 10,206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 238,319,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,319,443.87/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.98

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