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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,781.48, 23,158.51 and 10,067.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,781.48, 23,158.51 and 10,067.09 is: 13,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,781.48 : 23,158.51 = 10,067.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,781.48/23,158.51 = 10,067.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,781.48x = 23,158.51 × 10,067.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,781.48x = 233,138,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,138,663.48/16,781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.62

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