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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.98, 23,109.89 and 10,777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.98, 23,109.89 and 10,777.02 is: 14,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.98 : 23,109.89 = 10,777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.98/23,109.89 = 10,777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.98x = 23,109.89 × 10,777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.98x = 249,055,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,055,692.84/16,734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.35

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