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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.44, 23,064.30 and 9,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.44, 23,064.30 and 9,998.70 is: 13,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.44 : 23,064.30 = 9,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.44/23,064.30 = 9,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.44x = 23,064.30 × 9,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.44x = 230,613,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,613,016.41/16,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.23

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