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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.47, 23,069.88 and 10,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.47, 23,069.88 and 10,668.32 is: 14,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.47 : 23,069.88 = 10,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.47/23,069.88 = 10,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.47x = 23,069.88 × 10,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.47x = 246,116,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,116,773.52/16,715.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.90

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