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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.77, 23,041.89 and 9,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.77, 23,041.89 and 9,984.27 is: 13,776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.77 : 23,041.89 = 9,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.77/23,041.89 = 9,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.77x = 23,041.89 × 9,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.77x = 230,056,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,056,451.07/16,699.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.03

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