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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.64, 23,063.45 and 9,998.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.64, 23,063.45 and 9,998.55 is: 13,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.64 : 23,063.45 = 9,998.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.64/23,063.45 = 9,998.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.64x = 23,063.45 × 9,998.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.64x = 230,601,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,601,008.00/16,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.00

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