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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.70, 23,054.61 and 9,255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.70, 23,054.61 and 9,255.22 is: 12,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.70 : 23,054.61 = 9,255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.70/23,054.61 = 9,255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.70x = 23,054.61 × 9,255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.70x = 213,375,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,375,487.56/16,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.09

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