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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.14, 23,056.82 and 10,337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.14, 23,056.82 and 10,337.47 is: 14,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.14 : 23,056.82 = 10,337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.14/23,056.82 = 10,337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.14x = 23,056.82 × 10,337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.14x = 238,349,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,349,153.25/16,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.74

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