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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,731.36, 23,085.41 and 10,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,731.36, 23,085.41 and 10,014.44 is: 13,817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,731.36 : 23,085.41 = 10,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,731.36/23,085.41 = 10,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,731.36x = 23,085.41 × 10,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,731.36x = 231,187,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,187,287.82/16,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.60

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