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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.08, 23,366.60 and 10,133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.08, 23,366.60 and 10,133.09 is: 13,983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.08 : 23,366.60 = 10,133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.08/23,366.60 = 10,133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.08x = 23,366.60 × 10,133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.08x = 236,775,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,775,860.79/16,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.86

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