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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.34, 23,071.56 and 10,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.34, 23,071.56 and 10,004.25 is: 13,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.34 : 23,071.56 = 10,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.34/23,071.56 = 10,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.34x = 23,071.56 × 10,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.34x = 230,813,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,813,538.77/16,718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.01

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