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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.58, 23,239.50 and 10,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.58, 23,239.50 and 10,127.32 is: 13,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.58 : 23,239.50 = 10,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.58/23,239.50 = 10,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.58x = 23,239.50 × 10,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.58x = 235,353,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,353,853.14/16,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.25

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