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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.46, 23,196.98 and 10,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.46, 23,196.98 and 10,007.10 is: 13,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.46 : 23,196.98 = 10,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.46/23,196.98 = 10,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.46x = 23,196.98 × 10,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.46x = 232,134,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,134,498.56/16,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.65

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