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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.53, 23,455.41 and 10,282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.53, 23,455.41 and 10,282.81 is: 14,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.53 : 23,455.41 = 10,282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.53/23,455.41 = 10,282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.53x = 23,455.41 × 10,282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.53x = 241,187,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,187,407.23/16,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.23

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