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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.54, 23,095.26 and 10,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.54, 23,095.26 and 10,026.54 is: 13,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.54 : 23,095.26 = 10,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.54/23,095.26 = 10,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.54x = 23,095.26 × 10,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.54x = 231,565,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,565,548.20/16,740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.62

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