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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.89, 23,062.99 and 10,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.89, 23,062.99 and 10,002.21 is: 13,802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.89 : 23,062.99 = 10,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.89/23,062.99 = 10,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.89x = 23,062.99 × 10,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.89x = 230,680,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,680,869.21/16,712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.57

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