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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.65, 23,015.49 and 10,714.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.65, 23,015.49 and 10,714.77 is: 14,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.65 : 23,015.49 = 10,714.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.65/23,015.49 = 10,714.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.65x = 23,015.49 × 10,714.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.65x = 246,605,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,605,681.79/16,675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.37

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