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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.62, 23,055.50 and 9,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.62, 23,055.50 and 9,152.44 is: 12,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.62 : 23,055.50 = 9,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.62/23,055.50 = 9,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.62x = 23,055.50 × 9,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.62x = 211,014,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,014,045.66/16,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.81

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