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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.12, 23,060.46 and 9,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.12, 23,060.46 and 9,155.98 is: 12,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.12 : 23,060.46 = 9,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.12/23,060.46 = 9,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.12x = 23,060.46 × 9,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.12x = 211,141,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,141,110.55/16,711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.77

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