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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.08, 23,062.02 and 9,542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.08, 23,062.02 and 9,542.35 is: 13,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.08 : 23,062.02 = 9,542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.08/23,062.02 = 9,542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.08x = 23,062.02 × 9,542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.08x = 220,065,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,065,866.55/16,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.07

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