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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.63, 23,060.66 and 9,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.63, 23,060.66 and 9,996.54 is: 13,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.63 : 23,060.66 = 9,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.63/23,060.66 = 9,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.63x = 23,060.66 × 9,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.63x = 230,526,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,526,719.80/16,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.22

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