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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.42, 23,185.82 and 10,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.42, 23,185.82 and 10,092.73 is: 13,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.42 : 23,185.82 = 10,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.42/23,185.82 = 10,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.42x = 23,185.82 × 10,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.42x = 234,008,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,008,221.09/16,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.23

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