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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.68, 23,064.22 and 9,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.68, 23,064.22 and 9,906.70 is: 13,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.68 : 23,064.22 = 9,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.68/23,064.22 = 9,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.68x = 23,064.22 × 9,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.68x = 228,490,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,490,225.85/16,715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.22

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