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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.98, 23,129.41 and 10,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.98, 23,129.41 and 10,050.31 is: 13,868.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.98 : 23,129.41 = 10,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.98/23,129.41 = 10,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.98x = 23,129.41 × 10,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.98x = 232,457,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,457,690.37/16,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.98

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