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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.36, 23,056.56 and 9,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.36, 23,056.56 and 9,255.36 is: 12,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.36 : 23,056.56 = 9,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.36/23,056.56 = 9,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.36x = 23,056.56 × 9,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.36x = 213,396,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,396,763.16/16,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.62

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