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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.73, 23,145.89 and 10,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.73, 23,145.89 and 10,059.64 is: 13,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.73 : 23,145.89 = 10,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.73/23,145.89 = 10,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.73x = 23,145.89 × 10,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.73x = 232,839,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,839,212.72/16,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.18

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