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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.74, 23,055.81 and 9,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.74, 23,055.81 and 9,152.68 is: 12,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.74 : 23,055.81 = 9,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.74/23,055.81 = 9,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.74x = 23,055.81 × 9,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.74x = 211,022,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,022,335.79/16,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.21

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