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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.03, 23,071.43 and 10,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.03, 23,071.43 and 10,008.33 is: 13,810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.03 : 23,071.43 = 10,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.03/23,071.43 = 10,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.03x = 23,071.43 × 10,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.03x = 230,906,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,906,434.97/16,719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.99

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