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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.48, 23,081.65 and 10,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.48, 23,081.65 and 10,011.58 is: 13,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.48 : 23,081.65 = 10,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.48/23,081.65 = 10,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.48x = 23,081.65 × 10,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.48x = 231,083,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,083,785.51/16,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.62

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