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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.62, 23,179.05 and 10,080.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.62, 23,179.05 and 10,080.93 is: 13,912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.62 : 23,179.05 = 10,080.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.62/23,179.05 = 10,080.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.62x = 23,179.05 × 10,080.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.62x = 233,666,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,666,380.52/16,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.34

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