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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.47, 23,004.92 and 10,216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.47, 23,004.92 and 10,216.53 is: 14,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.47 : 23,004.92 = 10,216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.47/23,004.92 = 10,216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.47x = 23,004.92 × 10,216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.47x = 235,030,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,030,480.87/16,673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.08

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