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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.08, 23,059.83 and 9,156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.08, 23,059.83 and 9,156.63 is: 12,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.08 : 23,059.83 = 9,156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.08/23,059.83 = 9,156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.08x = 23,059.83 × 9,156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.08x = 211,150,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,150,331.17/16,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.11

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