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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.46, 23,061.63 and 10,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.46, 23,061.63 and 10,347.54 is: 14,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.46 : 23,061.63 = 10,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.46/23,061.63 = 10,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.46x = 23,061.63 × 10,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.46x = 238,631,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,631,138.89/16,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.51

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