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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.68, 23,012.76 and 10,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.68, 23,012.76 and 10,389.56 is: 14,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.68 : 23,012.76 = 10,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.68/23,012.76 = 10,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.68x = 23,012.76 × 10,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.68x = 239,092,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,092,450.79/16,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.81

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