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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.74, 23,052.93 and 9,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.74, 23,052.93 and 9,150.57 is: 12,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.74 : 23,052.93 = 9,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.74/23,052.93 = 9,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.74x = 23,052.93 × 9,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.74x = 210,947,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,947,288.65/16,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.24

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