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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.50, 23,061.04 and 9,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.50, 23,061.04 and 9,995.67 is: 13,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.50 : 23,061.04 = 9,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.50/23,061.04 = 9,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.50x = 23,061.04 × 9,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.50x = 230,510,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,510,545.70/16,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.70

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