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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.13, 23,059.97 and 9,996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.13, 23,059.97 and 9,996.04 is: 13,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.13 : 23,059.97 = 9,996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.13/23,059.97 = 9,996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.13x = 23,059.97 × 9,996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.13x = 230,508,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,508,292.21/16,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.53

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