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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.23, 23,064.28 and 9,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.23, 23,064.28 and 9,160.04 is: 12,640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.23 : 23,064.28 = 9,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.23/23,064.28 = 9,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.23x = 23,064.28 × 9,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.23x = 211,269,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,269,762.13/16,713.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.87

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