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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.58, 23,051.11 and 9,149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.58, 23,051.11 and 9,149.69 is: 12,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.58 : 23,051.11 = 9,149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.58/23,051.11 = 9,149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.58x = 23,051.11 × 9,149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.58x = 210,910,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,910,510.66/16,704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.91

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