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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.78, 23,444.82 and 10,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.78, 23,444.82 and 10,283.58 is: 14,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.78 : 23,444.82 = 10,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.78/23,444.82 = 10,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.78x = 23,444.82 × 10,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.78x = 241,096,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,096,682.06/16,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.68

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