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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.54, 23,052.86 and 10,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.54, 23,052.86 and 10,001.10 is: 13,791.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.54 : 23,052.86 = 10,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.54/23,052.86 = 10,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.54x = 23,052.86 × 10,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.54x = 230,553,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,553,908.14/16,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.96

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