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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.19, 23,371.37 and 10,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.19, 23,371.37 and 10,223.61 is: 14,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.19 : 23,371.37 = 10,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.19/23,371.37 = 10,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.19x = 23,371.37 × 10,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.19x = 238,939,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,939,720.93/16,934.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.90

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