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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.92, 23,455.85 and 9,924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.92, 23,455.85 and 9,924.62 is: 13,696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.92 : 23,455.85 = 9,924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.92/23,455.85 = 9,924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.92x = 23,455.85 × 9,924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.92x = 232,790,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,790,231.12/16,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.83

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