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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.06, 23,067.45 and 9,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.06, 23,067.45 and 9,997.71 is: 13,796.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.06 : 23,067.45 = 9,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.06/23,067.45 = 9,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.06x = 23,067.45 × 9,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.06x = 230,621,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,621,675.54/16,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,796.41

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