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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.35, 23,057.11 and 9,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.35, 23,057.11 and 9,153.70 is: 12,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.35 : 23,057.11 = 9,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.35/23,057.11 = 9,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.35x = 23,057.11 × 9,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.35x = 211,057,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,057,752.52/16,707.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.63

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