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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.33, 23,054.76 and 9,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.33, 23,054.76 and 9,152.94 is: 12,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.33 : 23,054.76 = 9,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.33/23,054.76 = 9,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.33x = 23,054.76 × 9,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.33x = 211,018,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,018,834.99/16,706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.07

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