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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.65, 23,145.69 and 10,819.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.65, 23,145.69 and 10,819.63 is: 14,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.65 : 23,145.69 = 10,819.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.65/23,145.69 = 10,819.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.65x = 23,145.69 × 10,819.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.65x = 250,427,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,427,723.74/16,770.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.50

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