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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,742.97, 23,103.70 and 10,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,742.97, 23,103.70 and 10,028.48 is: 13,838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742.97 : 23,103.70 = 10,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742.97/23,103.70 = 10,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742.97x = 23,103.70 × 10,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742.97x = 231,694,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,694,852.79/16,742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.34

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