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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.69, 23,055.98 and 9,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.69, 23,055.98 and 9,153.72 is: 12,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.69 : 23,055.98 = 9,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.69/23,055.98 = 9,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.69x = 23,055.98 × 9,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.69x = 211,047,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,047,939.48/16,707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.78

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