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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.94, 23,087.64 and 10,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.94, 23,087.64 and 10,015.86 is: 13,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.94 : 23,087.64 = 10,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.94/23,087.64 = 10,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.94x = 23,087.64 × 10,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.94x = 231,242,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,242,569.97/16,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.08

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