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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.93, 23,204.27 and 10,530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.93, 23,204.27 and 10,530.77 is: 14,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.93 : 23,204.27 = 10,530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.93/23,204.27 = 10,530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.93x = 23,204.27 × 10,530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.93x = 244,358,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,358,777.73/16,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.25

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