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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.90, 23,069.88 and 10,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.90, 23,069.88 and 10,007.22 is: 13,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.90 : 23,069.88 = 10,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.90/23,069.88 = 10,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.90x = 23,069.88 × 10,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.90x = 230,865,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,865,364.53/16,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.47

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