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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.24, 23,057.36 and 9,155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.24, 23,057.36 and 9,155.06 is: 12,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.24 : 23,057.36 = 9,155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.24/23,057.36 = 9,155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.24x = 23,057.36 × 9,155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.24x = 211,091,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,091,514.24/16,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.98

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