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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.13, 23,062.73 and 9,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.13, 23,062.73 and 9,998.04 is: 13,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.13 : 23,062.73 = 9,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.13/23,062.73 = 9,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.13x = 23,062.73 × 9,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.13x = 230,582,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,582,097.05/16,712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.29

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