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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.44, 23,256.94 and 10,882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.44, 23,256.94 and 10,882.02 is: 15,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.44 : 23,256.94 = 10,882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.44/23,256.94 = 10,882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.44x = 23,256.94 × 10,882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.44x = 253,082,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,082,486.22/16,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.01

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