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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.97, 23,110.59 and 10,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.97, 23,110.59 and 10,033.48 is: 13,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.97 : 23,110.59 = 10,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.97/23,110.59 = 10,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.97x = 23,110.59 × 10,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.97x = 231,879,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,879,642.55/16,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.24

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