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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,677.33, 23,005.62 and 10,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,677.33, 23,005.62 and 10,709.91 is: 14,773.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,677.33 : 23,005.62 = 10,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,677.33/23,005.62 = 10,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,677.33x = 23,005.62 × 10,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,677.33x = 246,388,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,388,119.69/16,677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.83

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