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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.49, 23,059.38 and 9,156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.49, 23,059.38 and 9,156.55 is: 12,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.49 : 23,059.38 = 9,156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.49/23,059.38 = 9,156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.49x = 23,059.38 × 9,156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.49x = 211,144,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,144,365.94/16,709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.19

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