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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.49, 23,058.28 and 9,993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.49, 23,058.28 and 9,993.67 is: 13,789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.49 : 23,058.28 = 9,993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.49/23,058.28 = 9,993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.49x = 23,058.28 × 9,993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.49x = 230,436,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,436,814.67/16,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.95

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