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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.33, 23,249.86 and 10,132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.33, 23,249.86 and 10,132.65 is: 13,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.33 : 23,249.86 = 10,132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.33/23,249.86 = 10,132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.33x = 23,249.86 × 10,132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.33x = 235,582,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,582,527.02/16,848.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,982.55

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