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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.64, 23,066.78 and 10,004.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.64, 23,066.78 and 10,004.97 is: 13,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.64 : 23,066.78 = 10,004.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.64/23,066.78 = 10,004.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.64x = 23,066.78 × 10,004.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.64x = 230,782,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,782,391.87/16,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.37

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