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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.04, 23,062.59 and 9,543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.04, 23,062.59 and 9,543.15 is: 13,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.04 : 23,062.59 = 9,543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.04/23,062.59 = 9,543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.04x = 23,062.59 × 9,543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.04x = 220,089,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,089,755.76/16,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.32

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