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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.28, 23,082.96 and 10,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.28, 23,082.96 and 10,009.08 is: 13,812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.28 : 23,082.96 = 10,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.28/23,082.96 = 10,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.28x = 23,082.96 × 10,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.28x = 231,039,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,039,193.28/16,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.12

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