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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.12, 23,059.08 and 9,154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.12, 23,059.08 and 9,154.98 is: 12,633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.12 : 23,059.08 = 9,154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.12/23,059.08 = 9,154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.12x = 23,059.08 × 9,154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.12x = 211,105,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,105,416.22/16,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.39

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