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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.55, 23,120.91 and 10,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.55, 23,120.91 and 10,041 is: 13,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.55 : 23,120.91 = 10,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.55/23,120.91 = 10,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.55x = 23,120.91 × 10,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.55x = 232,157,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,157,057.31/16,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.53

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