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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.42, 23,184.44 and 10,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.42, 23,184.44 and 10,091.73 is: 13,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.42 : 23,184.44 = 10,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.42/23,184.44 = 10,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.42x = 23,184.44 × 10,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.42x = 233,971,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,971,183.01/16,802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.85

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