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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.16, 23,054.88 and 9,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.16, 23,054.88 and 9,152.64 is: 12,630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.16 : 23,054.88 = 9,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.16/23,054.88 = 9,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.16x = 23,054.88 × 9,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.16x = 211,013,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,013,016.88/16,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.85

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