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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.74, 23,090.34 and 10,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.74, 23,090.34 and 10,016.36 is: 13,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.74 : 23,090.34 = 10,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.74/23,090.34 = 10,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.74x = 23,090.34 × 10,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.74x = 231,281,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,281,166.66/16,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.73

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