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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.09, 23,063.97 and 9,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.09, 23,063.97 and 9,159.63 is: 12,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.09 : 23,063.97 = 9,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.09/23,063.97 = 9,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.09x = 23,063.97 × 9,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.09x = 211,257,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,257,431.53/16,713.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.24

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