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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.96, 23,071.04 and 10,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.96, 23,071.04 and 10,003.87 is: 13,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.96 : 23,071.04 = 10,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.96/23,071.04 = 10,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.96x = 23,071.04 × 10,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.96x = 230,799,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,799,684.92/16,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.49

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