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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.28, 23,063.60 and 9,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.28, 23,063.60 and 9,996.84 is: 13,796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.28 : 23,063.60 = 9,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.28/23,063.60 = 9,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.28x = 23,063.60 × 9,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.28x = 230,563,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563,119.02/16,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.86

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