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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.35, 23,053.84 and 9,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.35, 23,053.84 and 9,151.25 is: 12,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.35 : 23,053.84 = 9,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.35/23,053.84 = 9,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.35x = 23,053.84 × 9,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.35x = 210,971,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,971,453.30/16,706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.22

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