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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.31, 23,057.11 and 9,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.31, 23,057.11 and 9,154.27 is: 12,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.31 : 23,057.11 = 9,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.31/23,057.11 = 9,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.31x = 23,057.11 × 9,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.31x = 211,071,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,071,010.36/16,708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.70

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