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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.96, 23,131.08 and 10,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.96, 23,131.08 and 10,050.36 is: 13,864.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.96 : 23,131.08 = 10,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.96/23,131.08 = 10,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.96x = 23,131.08 × 10,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.96x = 232,475,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,475,681.19/16,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.28

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