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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.55, 23,054.36 and 9,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.55, 23,054.36 and 9,152.54 is: 12,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.55 : 23,054.36 = 9,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.55/23,054.36 = 9,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.55x = 23,054.36 × 9,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.55x = 211,005,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,005,877.49/16,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.88

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