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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.88, 23,012.71 and 10,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.88, 23,012.71 and 10,388.25 is: 14,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.88 : 23,012.71 = 10,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.88/23,012.71 = 10,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.88x = 23,012.71 × 10,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.88x = 239,061,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,061,758.69/16,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.79

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