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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.96, 23,069.66 and 10,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.96, 23,069.66 and 10,002.87 is: 13,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.96 : 23,069.66 = 10,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.96/23,069.66 = 10,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.96x = 23,069.66 × 10,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.96x = 230,762,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,762,751.29/16,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,804.11

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