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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.72, 23,056.25 and 9,153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.72, 23,056.25 and 9,153.07 is: 12,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.72 : 23,056.25 = 9,153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.72/23,056.25 = 9,153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.72x = 23,056.25 × 9,153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.72x = 211,035,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,035,366.78/16,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.76

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