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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.65, 23,373.86 and 10,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.65, 23,373.86 and 10,222.23 is: 14,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.65 : 23,373.86 = 10,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.65/23,373.86 = 10,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.65x = 23,373.86 × 10,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.65x = 238,932,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,932,972.91/16,935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.28

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