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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.52, 23,375.88 and 10,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.52, 23,375.88 and 10,220.40 is: 14,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.52 : 23,375.88 = 10,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.52/23,375.88 = 10,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.52x = 23,375.88 × 10,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.52x = 238,910,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,910,843.95/16,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.92

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