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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.88, 23,460.77 and 10,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.88, 23,460.77 and 10,192.14 is: 14,069.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.88 : 23,460.77 = 10,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.88/23,460.77 = 10,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.88x = 23,460.77 × 10,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.88x = 239,115,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,115,477.83/16,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,069.85

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