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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.98, 23,313.09 and 10,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.98, 23,313.09 and 10,180.78 is: 14,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.98 : 23,313.09 = 10,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.98/23,313.09 = 10,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.98x = 23,313.09 × 10,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.98x = 237,345,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,345,440.41/16,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.95

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