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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.37, 23,056.15 and 9,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.37, 23,056.15 and 9,154.17 is: 12,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.37 : 23,056.15 = 9,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.37/23,056.15 = 9,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.37x = 23,056.15 × 9,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.37x = 211,059,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,059,916.65/16,707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.74

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