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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.41, 23,064.80 and 9,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.41, 23,064.80 and 9,159.24 is: 12,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.41 : 23,064.80 = 9,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.41/23,064.80 = 9,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.41x = 23,064.80 × 9,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.41x = 211,256,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,256,038.75/16,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.91

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