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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,785.23, 23,161.55 and 10,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,785.23, 23,161.55 and 10,069.92 is: 13,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,785.23 : 23,161.55 = 10,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,785.23/23,161.55 = 10,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,785.23x = 23,161.55 × 10,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,785.23x = 233,234,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,234,905.23/16,785.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.25

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