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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.54, 23,062.64 and 9,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.54, 23,062.64 and 9,994.20 is: 13,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.54 : 23,062.64 = 9,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.54/23,062.64 = 9,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.54x = 23,062.64 × 9,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.54x = 230,492,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,492,636.69/16,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.60

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