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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.68, 23,056.79 and 9,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.68, 23,056.79 and 9,154.02 is: 12,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.68 : 23,056.79 = 9,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.68/23,056.79 = 9,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.68x = 23,056.79 × 9,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.68x = 211,062,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,062,357.49/16,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.66

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