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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.59, 23,058.35 and 9,539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.59, 23,058.35 and 9,539.22 is: 13,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.59 : 23,058.35 = 9,539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.59/23,058.35 = 9,539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.59x = 23,058.35 × 9,539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.59x = 219,958,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,958,738.08/16,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.62

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