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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.36, 23,118.63 and 10,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.36, 23,118.63 and 10,783.27 is: 14,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.36 : 23,118.63 = 10,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.36/23,118.63 = 10,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.36x = 23,118.63 × 10,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.36x = 249,294,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,294,313.73/16,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.93

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