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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.76, 23,066.36 and 10,000.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.76, 23,066.36 and 10,000.66 is: 13,800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.76 : 23,066.36 = 10,000.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.76/23,066.36 = 10,000.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.76x = 23,066.36 × 10,000.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.76x = 230,678,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,678,823.80/16,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.91

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