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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.72, 23,122.44 and 10,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.72, 23,122.44 and 10,045.16 is: 13,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.72 : 23,122.44 = 10,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.72/23,122.44 = 10,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.72x = 23,122.44 × 10,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.72x = 232,268,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,268,609.39/16,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.05

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