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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.62, 23,161.83 and 10,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.62, 23,161.83 and 10,497.02 is: 14,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.62 : 23,161.83 = 10,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.62/23,161.83 = 10,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.62x = 23,161.83 × 10,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.62x = 243,130,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,130,192.75/16,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.02

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