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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.77, 23,056.47 and 9,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.77, 23,056.47 and 9,154.04 is: 12,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.77 : 23,056.47 = 9,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.77/23,056.47 = 9,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.77x = 23,056.47 × 9,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.77x = 211,059,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,059,848.64/16,707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.44

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