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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.65, 23,016.87 and 10,715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.65, 23,016.87 and 10,715.77 is: 14,789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.65 : 23,016.87 = 10,715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.65/23,016.87 = 10,715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.65x = 23,016.87 × 10,715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.65x = 246,643,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,643,485.04/16,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,789.75

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