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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,996.62, 65,994.96 and 10,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,996.62, 65,994.96 and 10,716.50 is: 16,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,996.62 : 65,994.96 = 10,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,996.62/65,994.96 = 10,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,996.62x = 65,994.96 × 10,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,996.62x = 707,234,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,234,988.84/43,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,074.76

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