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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.74, 23,054.31 and 9,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.74, 23,054.31 and 9,151.57 is: 12,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.74 : 23,054.31 = 9,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.74/23,054.31 = 9,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.74x = 23,054.31 × 9,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.74x = 210,982,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,982,970.74/16,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.62

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