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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.37, 23,060.67 and 9,156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.37, 23,060.67 and 9,156.20 is: 12,634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.37 : 23,060.67 = 9,156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.37/23,060.67 = 9,156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.37x = 23,060.67 × 9,156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.37x = 211,147,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,147,991.35/16,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.99

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