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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.56, 23,444.22 and 9,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.56, 23,444.22 and 9,912.96 is: 13,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.56 : 23,444.22 = 9,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.56/23,444.22 = 9,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.56x = 23,444.22 × 9,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.56x = 232,401,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,401,615.09/16,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.50

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