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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.53, 23,148.68 and 10,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.53, 23,148.68 and 10,059.03 is: 13,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.53 : 23,148.68 = 10,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.53/23,148.68 = 10,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.53x = 23,148.68 × 10,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.53x = 232,853,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,853,299.30/16,773.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.19

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