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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.52, 23,122.44 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.52, 23,122.44 and 10,044 is: 13,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.52 : 23,122.44 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.52/23,122.44 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.52x = 23,122.44 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.52x = 232,241,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,241,787.36/16,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.48

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