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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.02, 23,127.27 and 10,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.02, 23,127.27 and 10,047.50 is: 13,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.02 : 23,127.27 = 10,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.02/23,127.27 = 10,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.02x = 23,127.27 × 10,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.02x = 232,371,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,371,245.33/16,764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.31

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