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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.66, 23,058.03 and 9,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.66, 23,058.03 and 9,259.66 is: 12,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.66 : 23,058.03 = 9,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.66/23,058.03 = 9,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.66x = 23,058.03 × 9,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.66x = 213,509,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,509,518.07/16,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.08

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