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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.36, 23,103.34 and 10,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.36, 23,103.34 and 10,027.44 is: 13,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.36 : 23,103.34 = 10,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.36/23,103.34 = 10,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.36x = 23,103.34 × 10,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.36x = 231,667,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,667,355.65/16,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.55

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