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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.59, 23,063.00 and 9,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.59, 23,063.00 and 9,158.76 is: 12,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.59 : 23,063.00 = 9,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.59/23,063.00 = 9,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.59x = 23,063.00 × 9,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.59x = 211,228,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,228,401.12/16,712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.88

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