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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.30, 23,062.29 and 9,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.30, 23,062.29 and 9,993.96 is: 13,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.30 : 23,062.29 = 9,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.30/23,062.29 = 9,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.30x = 23,062.29 × 9,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.30x = 230,483,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,483,603.77/16,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.26

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