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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.90, 23,063.22 and 10,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.90, 23,063.22 and 10,002.72 is: 13,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.90 : 23,063.22 = 10,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.90/23,063.22 = 10,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.90x = 23,063.22 × 10,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.90x = 230,694,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,694,931.96/16,716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.10

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