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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.26, 23,091.08 and 10,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.26, 23,091.08 and 10,016.89 is: 13,824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.26 : 23,091.08 = 10,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.26/23,091.08 = 10,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.26x = 23,091.08 × 10,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.26x = 231,300,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,300,700.53/16,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.46

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