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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.09, 23,053.98 and 10,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.09, 23,053.98 and 10,247.64 is: 14,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.09 : 23,053.98 = 10,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.09/23,053.98 = 10,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.09x = 23,053.98 × 10,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.09x = 236,248,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,248,887.61/16,710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.10

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