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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.24, 23,059.26 and 9,155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.24, 23,059.26 and 9,155.19 is: 12,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.24 : 23,059.26 = 9,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.24/23,059.26 = 9,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.24x = 23,059.26 × 9,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.24x = 211,111,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,111,906.56/16,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.68

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