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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.07, 23,059.89 and 9,258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.07, 23,059.89 and 9,258.07 is: 12,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.07 : 23,059.89 = 9,258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.07/23,059.89 = 9,258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.07x = 23,059.89 × 9,258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.07x = 213,490,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,490,075.81/16,710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.13

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