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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.88, 23,056.68 and 9,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.88, 23,056.68 and 9,998.16 is: 13,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.88 : 23,056.68 = 9,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.88/23,056.68 = 9,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.88x = 23,056.68 × 9,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.88x = 230,524,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,524,375.71/16,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.69

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