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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.94, 23,059.10 and 9,540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.94, 23,059.10 and 9,540.22 is: 13,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.94 : 23,059.10 = 9,540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.94/23,059.10 = 9,540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.94x = 23,059.10 × 9,540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.94x = 219,988,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,988,887.00/16,709.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.15

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