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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.12, 23,063.22 and 9,157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.12, 23,063.22 and 9,157.98 is: 12,637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.12 : 23,063.22 = 9,157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.12/23,063.22 = 9,157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.12x = 23,063.22 × 9,157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.12x = 211,212,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212,507.50/16,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.53

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