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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,007.37, 23,964.30 and 10,676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,007.37, 23,964.30 and 10,676.49 is: 15,983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,007.37 : 23,964.30 = 10,676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,007.37/23,964.30 = 10,676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,007.37x = 23,964.30 × 10,676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,007.37x = 255,854,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,854,609.31/16,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.55

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