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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.05, 23,060.66 and 9,157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.05, 23,060.66 and 9,157.17 is: 12,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.05 : 23,060.66 = 9,157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.05/23,060.66 = 9,157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.05x = 23,060.66 × 9,157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.05x = 211,170,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,170,338.15/16,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.57

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