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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.28, 23,147.54 and 10,316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.28, 23,147.54 and 10,316.37 is: 14,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.28 : 23,147.54 = 10,316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.28/23,147.54 = 10,316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.28x = 23,147.54 × 10,316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.28x = 238,798,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,798,535.65/16,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.00

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