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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.98, 23,055.62 and 9,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.98, 23,055.62 and 9,153.78 is: 12,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.98 : 23,055.62 = 9,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.98/23,055.62 = 9,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.98x = 23,055.62 × 9,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.98x = 211,046,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,046,027.47/16,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.21

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