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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.32, 23,363.85 and 10,129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.32, 23,363.85 and 10,129.15 is: 13,976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.32 : 23,363.85 = 10,129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.32/23,363.85 = 10,129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.32x = 23,363.85 × 10,129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.32x = 236,656,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,656,008.42/16,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.59

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