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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.27, 23,057.16 and 9,154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.27, 23,057.16 and 9,154.54 is: 12,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.27 : 23,057.16 = 9,154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.27/23,057.16 = 9,154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.27x = 23,057.16 × 9,154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.27x = 211,077,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,077,693.51/16,708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.13

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