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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.93, 23,063.36 and 9,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.93, 23,063.36 and 9,159.10 is: 12,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.93 : 23,063.36 = 9,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.93/23,063.36 = 9,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.93x = 23,063.36 × 9,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.93x = 211,239,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,239,517.12/16,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.29

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