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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752, 23,116.98 and 10,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752, 23,116.98 and 10,041.34 is: 13,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752 : 23,116.98 = 10,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752/23,116.98 = 10,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752x = 23,116.98 × 10,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752x = 232,125,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,125,455.95/16,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.58

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