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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.60, 23,107.84 and 10,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.60, 23,107.84 and 10,033 is: 13,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.60 : 23,107.84 = 10,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.60/23,107.84 = 10,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.60x = 23,107.84 × 10,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.60x = 231,840,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,840,958.72/16,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.76

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