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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.02, 23,131.97 and 10,793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.02, 23,131.97 and 10,793.02 is: 14,904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.02 : 23,131.97 = 10,793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.02/23,131.97 = 10,793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.02x = 23,131.97 × 10,793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.02x = 249,663,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,663,814.85/16,751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.39

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