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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.24, 23,152.10 and 10,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.24, 23,152.10 and 10,064.14 is: 13,887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.24 : 23,152.10 = 10,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.24/23,152.10 = 10,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.24x = 23,152.10 × 10,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.24x = 233,005,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,005,975.69/16,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.39

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