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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.24, 23,060.12 and 9,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.24, 23,060.12 and 9,157.06 is: 12,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.24 : 23,060.12 = 9,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.24/23,060.12 = 9,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.24x = 23,060.12 × 9,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.24x = 211,162,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,162,902.45/16,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.74

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