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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.06, 23,056.20 and 9,542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.06, 23,056.20 and 9,542.38 is: 13,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.06 : 23,056.20 = 9,542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.06/23,056.20 = 9,542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.06x = 23,056.20 × 9,542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.06x = 220,011,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,011,021.76/16,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.81

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