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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.08, 23,056.08 and 9,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.08, 23,056.08 and 9,154.32 is: 12,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.08 : 23,056.08 = 9,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.08/23,056.08 = 9,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.08x = 23,056.08 × 9,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.08x = 211,062,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,062,734.27/16,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.38

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