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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.37, 23,054.78 and 9,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.37, 23,054.78 and 9,153.17 is: 12,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.37 : 23,054.78 = 9,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.37/23,054.78 = 9,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.37x = 23,054.78 × 9,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.37x = 211,024,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,024,159.61/16,706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.36

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