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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.34, 23,081.66 and 10,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.34, 23,081.66 and 10,009.66 is: 13,813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.34 : 23,081.66 = 10,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.34/23,081.66 = 10,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.34x = 23,081.66 × 10,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.34x = 231,039,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,039,568.84/16,725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.74

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