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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.08, 23,060.10 and 9,156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.08, 23,060.10 and 9,156.18 is: 12,634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.08 : 23,060.10 = 9,156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.08/23,060.10 = 9,156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.08x = 23,060.10 × 9,156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.08x = 211,142,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,142,426.42/16,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.88

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