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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.62, 23,106.98 and 10,782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.62, 23,106.98 and 10,782.74 is: 14,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.62 : 23,106.98 = 10,782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.62/23,106.98 = 10,782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.62x = 23,106.98 × 10,782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.62x = 249,156,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,156,474.73/16,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,877.13

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