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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.78, 23,181.66 and 10,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.78, 23,181.66 and 10,083.96 is: 13,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.78 : 23,181.66 = 10,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.78/23,181.66 = 10,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.78x = 23,181.66 × 10,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.78x = 233,762,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,762,932.17/16,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.30

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