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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.64, 23,171.52 and 10,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.64, 23,171.52 and 10,079.68 is: 13,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.64 : 23,171.52 = 10,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.64/23,171.52 = 10,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.64x = 23,171.52 × 10,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.64x = 233,561,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,561,506.71/16,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.88

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