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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.76, 23,058.01 and 9,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.76, 23,058.01 and 9,155.08 is: 12,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.76 : 23,058.01 = 9,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.76/23,058.01 = 9,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.76x = 23,058.01 × 9,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.76x = 211,097,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,097,845.66/16,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.97

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