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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.08, 23,060.07 and 9,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.08, 23,060.07 and 9,156.21 is: 12,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.08 : 23,060.07 = 9,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.08/23,060.07 = 9,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.08x = 23,060.07 × 9,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.08x = 211,142,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,142,843.53/16,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.90

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