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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.58, 23,060.79 and 9,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.58, 23,060.79 and 9,156.68 is: 12,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.58 : 23,060.79 = 9,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.58/23,060.79 = 9,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.58x = 23,060.79 × 9,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.58x = 211,160,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,160,274.58/16,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.57

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