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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.73, 23,147.26 and 10,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.73, 23,147.26 and 10,060.64 is: 13,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.73 : 23,147.26 = 10,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.73/23,147.26 = 10,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.73x = 23,147.26 × 10,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.73x = 232,876,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,876,249.85/16,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.56

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