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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.94, 23,084.88 and 10,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.94, 23,084.88 and 10,013.85 is: 13,819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.94 : 23,084.88 = 10,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.94/23,084.88 = 10,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.94x = 23,084.88 × 10,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.94x = 231,168,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,168,525.59/16,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,819.31

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