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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.30, 23,169.06 and 10,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.30, 23,169.06 and 10,073.76 is: 13,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.30 : 23,169.06 = 10,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.30/23,169.06 = 10,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.30x = 23,169.06 × 10,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.30x = 233,399,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,399,549.87/16,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.51

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