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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.63, 23,370.59 and 10,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.63, 23,370.59 and 10,220.13 is: 14,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.63 : 23,370.59 = 10,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.63/23,370.59 = 10,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.63x = 23,370.59 × 10,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.63x = 238,850,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,850,493.53/16,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.27

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