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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.24, 23,153.70 and 10,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.24, 23,153.70 and 10,063.68 is: 13,886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.24 : 23,153.70 = 10,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.24/23,153.70 = 10,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.24x = 23,153.70 × 10,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.24x = 233,011,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,011,427.62/16,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.89

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