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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.56, 23,046.84 and 10,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.56, 23,046.84 and 10,730.76 is: 14,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.56 : 23,046.84 = 10,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.56/23,046.84 = 10,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.56x = 23,046.84 × 10,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.56x = 247,310,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,310,108.80/16,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.40

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