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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.28, 23,054.39 and 9,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.28, 23,054.39 and 9,152.54 is: 12,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.28 : 23,054.39 = 9,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.28/23,054.39 = 9,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.28x = 23,054.39 × 9,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.28x = 211,006,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,006,226.65/16,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.35

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