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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.73, 23,064.08 and 9,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.73, 23,064.08 and 9,159.62 is: 12,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.73 : 23,064.08 = 9,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.73/23,064.08 = 9,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.73x = 23,064.08 × 9,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.73x = 211,258,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,258,047.33/16,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.55

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