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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.52, 23,062.69 and 9,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.52, 23,062.69 and 9,158.66 is: 12,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.52 : 23,062.69 = 9,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.52/23,062.69 = 9,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.52x = 23,062.69 × 9,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.52x = 211,223,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,223,336.40/16,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.63

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