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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.61, 23,352.72 and 10,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.61, 23,352.72 and 10,209.50 is: 14,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.61 : 23,352.72 = 10,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.61/23,352.72 = 10,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.61x = 23,352.72 × 10,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.61x = 238,419,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,419,584.79/16,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.66

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