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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.76, 23,371.20 and 10,222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.76, 23,371.20 and 10,222.02 is: 14,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.76 : 23,371.20 = 10,222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.76/23,371.20 = 10,222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.76x = 23,371.20 × 10,222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.76x = 238,900,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,900,873.82/16,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.13

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