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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.30, 23,099.34 and 10,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.30, 23,099.34 and 10,024.38 is: 13,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.30 : 23,099.34 = 10,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.30/23,099.34 = 10,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.30x = 23,099.34 × 10,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.30x = 231,556,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,556,561.91/16,740.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.28

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