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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.22, 23,062.85 and 9,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.22, 23,062.85 and 9,159.02 is: 12,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.22 : 23,062.85 = 9,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.22/23,062.85 = 9,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.22x = 23,062.85 × 9,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.22x = 211,233,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,233,104.41/16,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.44

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