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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.74, 23,059.45 and 9,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.74, 23,059.45 and 9,156.36 is: 12,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.74 : 23,059.45 = 9,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.74/23,059.45 = 9,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.74x = 23,059.45 × 9,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.74x = 211,140,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,140,625.60/16,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.78

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