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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.06, 23,121.08 and 10,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.06, 23,121.08 and 10,708.89 is: 14,779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.06 : 23,121.08 = 10,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.06/23,121.08 = 10,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.06x = 23,121.08 × 10,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.06x = 247,601,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,601,102.40/16,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.46

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