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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.06, 23,057.12 and 9,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.06, 23,057.12 and 9,154.67 is: 12,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.06 : 23,057.12 = 9,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.06/23,057.12 = 9,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.06x = 23,057.12 × 9,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.06x = 211,080,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,080,278.98/16,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.44

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