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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.60, 23,058.36 and 9,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.60, 23,058.36 and 9,155.60 is: 12,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.60 : 23,058.36 = 9,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.60/23,058.36 = 9,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.60x = 23,058.36 × 9,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.60x = 211,112,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,112,959.75/16,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.99

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