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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,763.47, 23,133.64 and 10,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,763.47, 23,133.64 and 10,049.38 is: 13,868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,763.47 : 23,133.64 = 10,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,763.47/23,133.64 = 10,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,763.47x = 23,133.64 × 10,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,763.47x = 232,478,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,478,688.90/16,763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.17

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