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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.42, 23,054.79 and 9,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.42, 23,054.79 and 9,153.22 is: 12,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.42 : 23,054.79 = 9,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.42/23,054.79 = 9,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.42x = 23,054.79 × 9,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.42x = 211,025,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,025,584.84/16,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.41

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