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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.50, 23,057.73 and 9,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.50, 23,057.73 and 9,994.41 is: 13,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.50 : 23,057.73 = 9,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.50/23,057.73 = 9,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.50x = 23,057.73 × 9,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.50x = 230,448,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,448,407.29/16,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.29

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