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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.36, 23,315.34 and 10,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.36, 23,315.34 and 10,182.46 is: 14,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.36 : 23,315.34 = 10,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.36/23,315.34 = 10,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.36x = 23,315.34 × 10,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.36x = 237,407,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,407,516.94/16,899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,048.31

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