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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.65, 23,371.10 and 10,220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.65, 23,371.10 and 10,220.23 is: 14,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.65 : 23,371.10 = 10,220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.65/23,371.10 = 10,220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.65x = 23,371.10 × 10,220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.65x = 238,858,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,858,017.35/16,933.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.52

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