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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.79, 23,106.86 and 10,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.79, 23,106.86 and 10,028.88 is: 13,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.79 : 23,106.86 = 10,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.79/23,106.86 = 10,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.79x = 23,106.86 × 10,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.79x = 231,735,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,735,926.12/16,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.29

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