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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.26, 23,064.30 and 9,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.26, 23,064.30 and 9,999.16 is: 13,798.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.26 : 23,064.30 = 9,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.26/23,064.30 = 9,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.26x = 23,064.30 × 9,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.26x = 230,623,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,623,625.99/16,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.84

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