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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.08, 23,349.03 and 10,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.08, 23,349.03 and 10,214.28 is: 14,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.08 : 23,349.03 = 10,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.08/23,349.03 = 10,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.08x = 23,349.03 × 10,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.08x = 238,493,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,493,530.15/16,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.97

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