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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.46, 23,312.26 and 9,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.46, 23,312.26 and 9,999.10 is: 13,798.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.46 : 23,312.26 = 9,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.46/23,312.26 = 9,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.46x = 23,312.26 × 9,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.46x = 233,101,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,101,660.61/16,893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.34

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