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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.36, 23,059.15 and 9,156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.36, 23,059.15 and 9,156.38 is: 12,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.36 : 23,059.15 = 9,156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.36/23,059.15 = 9,156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.36x = 23,059.15 × 9,156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.36x = 211,138,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,138,201.69/16,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.93

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