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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.61, 23,088.99 and 10,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.61, 23,088.99 and 10,014.96 is: 13,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.61 : 23,088.99 = 10,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.61/23,088.99 = 10,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.61x = 23,088.99 × 10,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.61x = 231,235,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,235,311.29/16,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.09

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