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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.06, 23,083.88 and 10,682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.06, 23,083.88 and 10,682.53 is: 14,737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.06 : 23,083.88 = 10,682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.06/23,083.88 = 10,682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.06x = 23,083.88 × 10,682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.06x = 246,594,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,594,129.49/16,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.82

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