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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.30, 23,295.12 and 16,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.30, 23,295.12 and 16,582.02 is: 23,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.30 : 23,295.12 = 16,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.30/23,295.12 = 16,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.30x = 23,295.12 × 16,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.30x = 386,280,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,280,145.74/16,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.83

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