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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.28, 23,059.19 and 9,155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.28, 23,059.19 and 9,155.11 is: 12,633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.28 : 23,059.19 = 9,155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.28/23,059.19 = 9,155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.28x = 23,059.19 × 9,155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.28x = 211,109,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,109,403.69/16,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.50

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