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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.97, 23,057.48 and 9,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.97, 23,057.48 and 9,154.96 is: 12,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.97 : 23,057.48 = 9,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.97/23,057.48 = 9,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.97x = 23,057.48 × 9,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.97x = 211,090,329.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,090,329.99/16,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.11

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