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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.97, 23,019.45 and 10,320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.97, 23,019.45 and 10,320.95 is: 14,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.97 : 23,019.45 = 10,320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.97/23,019.45 = 10,320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.97x = 23,019.45 × 10,320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.97x = 237,582,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,582,650.03/16,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.24

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