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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.63, 23,115.09 and 10,039.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.63, 23,115.09 and 10,039.96 is: 13,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.63 : 23,115.09 = 10,039.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.63/23,115.09 = 10,039.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.63x = 23,115.09 × 10,039.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.63x = 232,074,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,074,579.00/16,750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.68

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