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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.95, 23,359.32 and 10,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.95, 23,359.32 and 10,211.13 is: 14,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.95 : 23,359.32 = 10,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.95/23,359.32 = 10,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.95x = 23,359.32 × 10,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.95x = 238,525,053.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,525,053.23/16,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.10

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