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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.71, 23,453.76 and 9,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.71, 23,453.76 and 9,927.25 is: 13,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.71 : 23,453.76 = 9,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.71/23,453.76 = 9,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.71x = 23,453.76 × 9,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.71x = 232,831,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,831,338.96/16,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.61

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