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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.97, 23,161.01 and 10,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.97, 23,161.01 and 10,062.92 is: 13,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.97 : 23,161.01 = 10,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.97/23,161.01 = 10,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.97x = 23,161.01 × 10,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.97x = 233,067,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,067,224.63/16,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.17

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