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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.58, 23,109.78 and 10,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.58, 23,109.78 and 10,376.49 is: 14,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.58 : 23,109.78 = 10,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.58/23,109.78 = 10,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.58x = 23,109.78 × 10,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.58x = 239,798,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,798,401.07/16,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.97

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