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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710, 23,059.85 and 9,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710, 23,059.85 and 9,258 is: 12,776.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710 : 23,059.85 = 9,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710/23,059.85 = 9,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710x = 23,059.85 × 9,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710x = 213,488,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,488,045.01/16,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.06

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