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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.62, 23,171.37 and 10,076.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.62, 23,171.37 and 10,076.82 is: 13,904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.62 : 23,171.37 = 10,076.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.62/23,171.37 = 10,076.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.62x = 23,171.37 × 10,076.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.62x = 233,493,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,493,724.64/16,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.54

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