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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930, 23,363.40 and 10,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930, 23,363.40 and 10,306 is: 14,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930 : 23,363.40 = 10,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930/23,363.40 = 10,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930x = 23,363.40 × 10,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930x = 240,783,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,783,200.40/16,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.28

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