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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.06, 23,053.44 and 9,540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.06, 23,053.44 and 9,540.38 is: 13,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.06 : 23,053.44 = 9,540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.06/23,053.44 = 9,540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.06x = 23,053.44 × 9,540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.06x = 219,938,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,938,577.91/16,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.05

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