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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.64, 23,139.97 and 10,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.64, 23,139.97 and 10,055.96 is: 13,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.64 : 23,139.97 = 10,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.64/23,139.97 = 10,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.64x = 23,139.97 × 10,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.64x = 232,694,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694,612.72/16,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.43

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