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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.08, 23,465.06 and 9,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.08, 23,465.06 and 9,927.72 is: 13,703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.08 : 23,465.06 = 9,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.08/23,465.06 = 9,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.08x = 23,465.06 × 9,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.08x = 232,954,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,954,545.46/16,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.95

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