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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.66, 23,384.55 and 10,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.66, 23,384.55 and 10,232.46 is: 14,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.66 : 23,384.55 = 10,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.66/23,384.55 = 10,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.66x = 23,384.55 × 10,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.66x = 239,281,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,281,472.49/16,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.35

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