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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.42, 23,057.64 and 9,155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.42, 23,057.64 and 9,155.24 is: 12,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.42 : 23,057.64 = 9,155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.42/23,057.64 = 9,155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.42x = 23,057.64 × 9,155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.42x = 211,098,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,098,233.54/16,708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.24

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