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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.14, 23,371.78 and 10,220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.14, 23,371.78 and 10,220.73 is: 14,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.14 : 23,371.78 = 10,220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.14/23,371.78 = 10,220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.14x = 23,371.78 × 10,220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.14x = 238,876,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,876,653.00/16,934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.22

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