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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.74, 23,057.96 and 9,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.74, 23,057.96 and 9,155.04 is: 12,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.74 : 23,057.96 = 9,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.74/23,057.96 = 9,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.74x = 23,057.96 × 9,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.74x = 211,096,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,096,546.12/16,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.90

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