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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.52, 23,036.33 and 9,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.52, 23,036.33 and 9,989.08 is: 13,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.52 : 23,036.33 = 9,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.52/23,036.33 = 9,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.52x = 23,036.33 × 9,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.52x = 230,111,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,111,710.66/16,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,775.42

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