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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.14, 23,369.02 and 10,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.14, 23,369.02 and 10,218.73 is: 14,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.14 : 23,369.02 = 10,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.14/23,369.02 = 10,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.14x = 23,369.02 × 10,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.14x = 238,801,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,801,705.74/16,932.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.46

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