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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.92, 23,063.31 and 10,747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.92, 23,063.31 and 10,747.32 is: 14,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.92 : 23,063.31 = 10,747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.92/23,063.31 = 10,747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.92x = 23,063.31 × 10,747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.92x = 247,868,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,868,772.83/16,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.53

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