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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.65, 23,372.48 and 10,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.65, 23,372.48 and 10,221.23 is: 14,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.65 : 23,372.48 = 10,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.65/23,372.48 = 10,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.65x = 23,372.48 × 10,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.65x = 238,895,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,895,493.75/16,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.90

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