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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.44, 23,186.04 and 10,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.44, 23,186.04 and 10,088 is: 13,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.44 : 23,186.04 = 10,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.44/23,186.04 = 10,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.44x = 23,186.04 × 10,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.44x = 233,900,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,900,771.52/16,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.81

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