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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.03, 23,040.86 and 9,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.03, 23,040.86 and 9,983.52 is: 13,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.03 : 23,040.86 = 9,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.03/23,040.86 = 9,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.03x = 23,040.86 × 9,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.03x = 230,028,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,028,836.71/16,699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.98

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