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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,758.36, 23,141.97 and 10,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,758.36, 23,141.97 and 10,800.27 is: 14,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,758.36 : 23,141.97 = 10,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,758.36/23,141.97 = 10,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,758.36x = 23,141.97 × 10,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,758.36x = 249,939,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939,524.33/16,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.32

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