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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.61, 23,174.91 and 10,077.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.61, 23,174.91 and 10,077.93 is: 13,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.61 : 23,174.91 = 10,077.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.61/23,174.91 = 10,077.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.61x = 23,174.91 × 10,077.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.61x = 233,555,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,555,120.74/16,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.21

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