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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.09, 23,157.99 and 10,737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.09, 23,157.99 and 10,737.23 is: 14,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.09 : 23,157.99 = 10,737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.09/23,157.99 = 10,737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.09x = 23,157.99 × 10,737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.09x = 248,652,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,652,722.86/16,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,805.09

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