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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.92, 23,041.80 and 9,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.92, 23,041.80 and 9,987.72 is: 13,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.92 : 23,041.80 = 9,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.92/23,041.80 = 9,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.92x = 23,041.80 × 9,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.92x = 230,135,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,135,046.70/16,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.61

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