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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.66, 23,359.50 and 10,213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.66, 23,359.50 and 10,213.98 is: 14,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.66 : 23,359.50 = 10,213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.66/23,359.50 = 10,213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.66x = 23,359.50 × 10,213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.66x = 238,593,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,593,465.81/16,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.73

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