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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.62, 23,175.51 and 10,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.62, 23,175.51 and 10,079.82 is: 13,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.62 : 23,175.51 = 10,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.62/23,175.51 = 10,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.62x = 23,175.51 × 10,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.62x = 233,604,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,604,969.21/16,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.68

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