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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,761.12, 23,127.93 and 10,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,761.12, 23,127.93 and 10,045.20 is: 13,860.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,761.12 : 23,127.93 = 10,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,761.12/23,127.93 = 10,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,761.12x = 23,127.93 × 10,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,761.12x = 232,324,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,324,682.44/16,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.93

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