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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.36, 23,060.85 and 9,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.36, 23,060.85 and 9,995.53 is: 13,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.36 : 23,060.85 = 9,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.36/23,060.85 = 9,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.36x = 23,060.85 × 9,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.36x = 230,505,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,505,418.00/16,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.52

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