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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.72, 23,035.74 and 10,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.72, 23,035.74 and 10,725.26 is: 14,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.72 : 23,035.74 = 10,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.72/23,035.74 = 10,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.72x = 23,035.74 × 10,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.72x = 247,064,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,064,300.79/16,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.61

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