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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.44, 23,059.02 and 9,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.44, 23,059.02 and 9,995.35 is: 13,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.44 : 23,059.02 = 9,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.44/23,059.02 = 9,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.44x = 23,059.02 × 9,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.44x = 230,482,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,482,955.39/16,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.58

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