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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.77, 23,143.44 and 10,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.77, 23,143.44 and 10,396.10 is: 14,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.77 : 23,143.44 = 10,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.77/23,143.44 = 10,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.77x = 23,143.44 × 10,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.77x = 240,601,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,601,400.87/16,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.32

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