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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.85, 23,060.16 and 9,995.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.85, 23,060.16 and 9,995.03 is: 13,791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.85 : 23,060.16 = 9,995.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.85/23,060.16 = 9,995.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.85x = 23,060.16 × 9,995.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.85x = 230,486,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,486,962.18/16,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.83

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