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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.58, 23,058.01 and 9,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.58, 23,058.01 and 9,154.70 is: 12,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.58 : 23,058.01 = 9,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.58/23,058.01 = 9,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.58x = 23,058.01 × 9,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.58x = 211,089,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,089,164.15/16,709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.82

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