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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.55, 23,056.61 and 9,153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.55, 23,056.61 and 9,153.90 is: 12,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.55 : 23,056.61 = 9,153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.55/23,056.61 = 9,153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.55x = 23,056.61 × 9,153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.55x = 211,057,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,057,902.28/16,707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.49

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