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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.62, 23,058.27 and 9,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.62, 23,058.27 and 9,995.58 is: 13,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.62 : 23,058.27 = 9,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.62/23,058.27 = 9,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.62x = 23,058.27 × 9,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.62x = 230,480,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,480,782.45/16,705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.60

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