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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.55, 23,073.85 and 10,010.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.55, 23,073.85 and 10,010.18 is: 13,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.55 : 23,073.85 = 10,010.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.55/23,073.85 = 10,010.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.55x = 23,073.85 × 10,010.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.55x = 230,973,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,973,391.79/16,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.79

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