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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.93, 23,057.18 and 9,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.93, 23,057.18 and 9,154.09 is: 12,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.93 : 23,057.18 = 9,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.93/23,057.18 = 9,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.93x = 23,057.18 × 9,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.93x = 211,067,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,067,500.87/16,707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.77

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