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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.63, 23,059.28 and 9,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.63, 23,059.28 and 9,995.54 is: 13,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.63 : 23,059.28 = 9,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.63/23,059.28 = 9,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.63x = 23,059.28 × 9,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.63x = 230,489,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,489,865.30/16,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,793.84

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