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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.48, 23,128.98 and 10,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.48, 23,128.98 and 10,046.20 is: 13,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.48 : 23,128.98 = 10,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.48/23,128.98 = 10,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.48x = 23,128.98 × 10,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.48x = 232,358,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,358,358.88/16,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.29

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