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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.56, 23,110.86 and 10,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.56, 23,110.86 and 10,029.30 is: 13,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.56 : 23,110.86 = 10,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.56/23,110.86 = 10,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.56x = 23,110.86 × 10,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.56x = 231,785,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,785,748.20/16,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.97

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