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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.03, 23,454.72 and 10,282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.03, 23,454.72 and 10,282.31 is: 14,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.03 : 23,454.72 = 10,282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.03/23,454.72 = 10,282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.03x = 23,454.72 × 10,282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.03x = 241,168,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,168,584.73/16,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.54

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