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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.56, 23,064.02 and 9,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.56, 23,064.02 and 9,995.20 is: 13,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.56 : 23,064.02 = 9,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.56/23,064.02 = 9,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.56x = 23,064.02 × 9,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.56x = 230,529,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,529,492.70/16,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.96

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