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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.31, 23,372.08 and 10,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.31, 23,372.08 and 10,220.94 is: 14,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.31 : 23,372.08 = 10,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.31/23,372.08 = 10,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.31x = 23,372.08 × 10,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.31x = 238,884,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,884,601.80/16,934.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.54

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