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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.60, 23,116.12 and 10,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.60, 23,116.12 and 10,039 is: 13,849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.60 : 23,116.12 = 10,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.60/23,116.12 = 10,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.60x = 23,116.12 × 10,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.60x = 232,062,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,062,728.68/16,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.03

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