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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.14, 23,041.56 and 9,984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.14, 23,041.56 and 9,984.36 is: 13,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.14 : 23,041.56 = 9,984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.14/23,041.56 = 9,984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.14x = 23,041.56 × 9,984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.14x = 230,055,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055,230.00/16,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.00

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