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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.35, 23,058.01 and 9,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.35, 23,058.01 and 9,155.34 is: 12,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.35 : 23,058.01 = 9,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.35/23,058.01 = 9,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.35x = 23,058.01 × 9,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.35x = 211,103,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103,956.03/16,708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.64

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