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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.49, 23,063.52 and 9,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.49, 23,063.52 and 9,159.55 is: 12,640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.49 : 23,063.52 = 9,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.49/23,063.52 = 9,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.49x = 23,063.52 × 9,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.49x = 211,251,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251,464.62/16,712.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.33

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