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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.64, 23,062.06 and 9,997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.64, 23,062.06 and 9,997.55 is: 13,796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.64 : 23,062.06 = 9,997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.64/23,062.06 = 9,997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.64x = 23,062.06 × 9,997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.64x = 230,564,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,564,152.98/16,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.62

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