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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.78, 23,027.13 and 10,727.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.78, 23,027.13 and 10,727.97 is: 14,796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.78 : 23,027.13 = 10,727.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.78/23,027.13 = 10,727.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.78x = 23,027.13 × 10,727.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.78x = 247,034,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034,359.83/16,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,796.22

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