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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.92, 23,459.99 and 9,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.92, 23,459.99 and 9,927.62 is: 13,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.92 : 23,459.99 = 9,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.92/23,459.99 = 9,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.92x = 23,459.99 × 9,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.92x = 232,901,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,901,698.99/16,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,700.97

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