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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.81, 23,058.12 and 9,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.81, 23,058.12 and 9,155.59 is: 12,634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.81 : 23,058.12 = 9,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.81/23,058.12 = 9,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.81x = 23,058.12 × 9,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.81x = 211,110,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,110,692.89/16,708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.69

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