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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.90, 23,054.94 and 9,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.90, 23,054.94 and 9,996.72 is: 13,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.90 : 23,054.94 = 9,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.90/23,054.94 = 9,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.90x = 23,054.94 × 9,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.90x = 230,473,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,473,779.80/16,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.82

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