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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.72, 23,113.83 and 10,383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.72, 23,113.83 and 10,383.99 is: 14,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.72 : 23,113.83 = 10,383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.72/23,113.83 = 10,383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.72x = 23,113.83 × 10,383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.72x = 240,013,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,013,779.58/16,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.85

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