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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.16, 23,050.44 and 9,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.16, 23,050.44 and 9,254.16 is: 12,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.16 : 23,050.44 = 9,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.16/23,050.44 = 9,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.16x = 23,050.44 × 9,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.16x = 213,312,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,312,459.83/16,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.49

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