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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.57, 23,056.44 and 9,255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.57, 23,056.44 and 9,255.57 is: 12,772.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.57 : 23,056.44 = 9,255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.57/23,056.44 = 9,255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.57x = 23,056.44 × 9,255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.57x = 213,400,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,400,494.37/16,707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.68

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