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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.51, 23,056.65 and 9,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.51, 23,056.65 and 9,153.72 is: 12,632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.51 : 23,056.65 = 9,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.51/23,056.65 = 9,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.51x = 23,056.65 × 9,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.51x = 211,054,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,054,118.24/16,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.29

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