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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.53, 23,086.44 and 10,757.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.53, 23,086.44 and 10,757.75 is: 14,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.53 : 23,086.44 = 10,757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.53/23,086.44 = 10,757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.53x = 23,086.44 × 10,757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.53x = 248,358,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,358,034.48/16,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,844.60

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