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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.57, 23,052.02 and 9,151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.57, 23,052.02 and 9,151.05 is: 12,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.57 : 23,052.02 = 9,151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.57/23,052.02 = 9,151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.57x = 23,052.02 × 9,151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.57x = 210,950,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,950,141.87/16,704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.29

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