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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.32, 23,109.33 and 10,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.32, 23,109.33 and 10,784.44 is: 14,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.32 : 23,109.33 = 10,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.32/23,109.33 = 10,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.32x = 23,109.33 × 10,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.32x = 249,221,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,221,182.83/16,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.48

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