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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.08, 23,062.84 and 9,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.08, 23,062.84 and 9,158.20 is: 12,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.08 : 23,062.84 = 9,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.08/23,062.84 = 9,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.08x = 23,062.84 × 9,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.08x = 211,214,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,101.29/16,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.65

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