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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.95, 23,055.63 and 9,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.95, 23,055.63 and 9,153.57 is: 12,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.95 : 23,055.63 = 9,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.95/23,055.63 = 9,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.95x = 23,055.63 × 9,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.95x = 211,041,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,041,323.10/16,706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.95

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