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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.96, 23,144.40 and 10,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.96, 23,144.40 and 10,057.68 is: 13,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.96 : 23,144.40 = 10,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.96/23,144.40 = 10,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.96x = 23,144.40 × 10,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.96x = 232,778,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,778,968.99/16,770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.88

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