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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.06, 23,039.13 and 9,243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.06, 23,039.13 and 9,243.06 is: 12,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.06 : 23,039.13 = 9,243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.06/23,039.13 = 9,243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.06x = 23,039.13 × 9,243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.06x = 212,952,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,952,060.94/16,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.39

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