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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.08, 23,054.70 and 9,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.08, 23,054.70 and 9,152.29 is: 12,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.08 : 23,054.70 = 9,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.08/23,054.70 = 9,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.08x = 23,054.70 × 9,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.08x = 211,003,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,003,300.26/16,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.33

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