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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.61, 23,091.72 and 10,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.61, 23,091.72 and 10,016.94 is: 13,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.61 : 23,091.72 = 10,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.61/23,091.72 = 10,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.61x = 23,091.72 × 10,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.61x = 231,308,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,308,377.39/16,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.81

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