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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.62, 23,092.93 and 10,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.62, 23,092.93 and 10,018.24 is: 13,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.62 : 23,092.93 = 10,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.62/23,092.93 = 10,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.62x = 23,092.93 × 10,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.62x = 231,350,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,350,399.58/16,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.31

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