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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.72, 23,151.40 and 10,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.72, 23,151.40 and 10,063.64 is: 13,886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.72 : 23,151.40 = 10,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.72/23,151.40 = 10,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.72x = 23,151.40 × 10,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.72x = 232,987,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,987,355.10/16,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.71

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