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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.83, 23,056.83 and 9,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.83, 23,056.83 and 9,154.44 is: 12,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.83 : 23,056.83 = 9,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.83/23,056.83 = 9,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.83x = 23,056.83 × 9,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.83x = 211,072,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,072,366.83/16,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.14

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