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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.87, 23,058.23 and 9,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.87, 23,058.23 and 9,155.68 is: 12,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.87 : 23,058.23 = 9,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.87/23,058.23 = 9,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.87x = 23,058.23 × 9,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.87x = 211,113,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,113,775.25/16,708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.83

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