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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.68, 23,055.40 and 9,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.68, 23,055.40 and 9,256.08 is: 12,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.68 : 23,055.40 = 9,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.68/23,055.40 = 9,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.68x = 23,055.40 × 9,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.68x = 213,402,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,402,626.83/16,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.26

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