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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.60, 23,057.45 and 9,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.60, 23,057.45 and 9,153.94 is: 12,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.60 : 23,057.45 = 9,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.60/23,057.45 = 9,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.60x = 23,057.45 × 9,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.60x = 211,066,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,066,594.38/16,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.97

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