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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.98, 23,148.99 and 10,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.98, 23,148.99 and 10,061.89 is: 13,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.98 : 23,148.99 = 10,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.98/23,148.99 = 10,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.98x = 23,148.99 × 10,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.98x = 232,922,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,922,533.12/16,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.29

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