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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.04, 23,082.97 and 10,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.04, 23,082.97 and 10,351.94 is: 14,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.04 : 23,082.97 = 10,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.04/23,082.97 = 10,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.04x = 23,082.97 × 10,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.04x = 238,953,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,953,398.58/16,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.46

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