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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.65, 23,369.72 and 10,219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.65, 23,369.72 and 10,219.23 is: 14,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.65 : 23,369.72 = 10,219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.65/23,369.72 = 10,219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.65x = 23,369.72 × 10,219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.65x = 238,820,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,820,492.62/16,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.15

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