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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.61, 23,373.35 and 10,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.61, 23,373.35 and 10,222.12 is: 14,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.61 : 23,373.35 = 10,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.61/23,373.35 = 10,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.61x = 23,373.35 × 10,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.61x = 238,925,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,925,188.50/16,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.03

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