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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.92, 23,355.91 and 10,211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.92, 23,355.91 and 10,211.82 is: 14,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.92 : 23,355.91 = 10,211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.92/23,355.91 = 10,211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.92x = 23,355.91 × 10,211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.92x = 238,506,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,506,181.02/16,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.85

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