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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.08, 23,368.52 and 10,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.08, 23,368.52 and 10,221.52 is: 14,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.08 : 23,368.52 = 10,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.08/23,368.52 = 10,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.08x = 23,368.52 × 10,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.08x = 238,861,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,861,794.55/16,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.06

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