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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.55, 23,352.77 and 10,209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.55, 23,352.77 and 10,209.35 is: 14,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.55 : 23,352.77 = 10,209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.55/23,352.77 = 10,209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.55x = 23,352.77 × 10,209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.55x = 238,416,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,416,434.59/16,927.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.53

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