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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.74, 23,199.84 and 10,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.74, 23,199.84 and 10,092 is: 13,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.74 : 23,199.84 = 10,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.74/23,199.84 = 10,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.74x = 23,199.84 × 10,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.74x = 234,132,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,132,785.28/16,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.54

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