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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.56, 23,056.08 and 9,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.56, 23,056.08 and 9,153.53 is: 12,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.56 : 23,056.08 = 9,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.56/23,056.08 = 9,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.56x = 23,056.08 × 9,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.56x = 211,044,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,044,404.68/16,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.67

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