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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.40, 23,057.82 and 9,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.40, 23,057.82 and 9,154.58 is: 12,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.40 : 23,057.82 = 9,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.40/23,057.82 = 9,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.40x = 23,057.82 × 9,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.40x = 211,084,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,084,657.82/16,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.45

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