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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.24, 23,057.88 and 9,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.24, 23,057.88 and 9,154.19 is: 12,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.24 : 23,057.88 = 9,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.24/23,057.88 = 9,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.24x = 23,057.88 × 9,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.24x = 211,076,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,076,214.52/16,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.30

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