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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.02, 23,127.83 and 10,790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.02, 23,127.83 and 10,790.02 is: 14,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.02 : 23,127.83 = 10,790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.02/23,127.83 = 10,790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.02x = 23,127.83 × 10,790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.02x = 249,549,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,549,748.26/16,748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.25

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