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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.56, 23,448.69 and 9,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.56, 23,448.69 and 9,917.64 is: 13,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.56 : 23,448.69 = 9,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.56/23,448.69 = 9,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.56x = 23,448.69 × 9,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.56x = 232,555,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,555,665.89/16,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.35

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