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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,781.34, 23,158.92 and 10,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,781.34, 23,158.92 and 10,064.52 is: 13,889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,781.34 : 23,158.92 = 10,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,781.34/23,158.92 = 10,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,781.34x = 23,158.92 × 10,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,781.34x = 233,083,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,083,451.26/16,781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.44

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