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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.87, 23,960.55 and 10,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.87, 23,960.55 and 10,673.99 is: 15,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.87 : 23,960.55 = 10,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.87/23,960.55 = 10,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.87x = 23,960.55 × 10,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.87x = 255,754,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,754,671.09/16,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.80

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