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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.53, 23,064.67 and 9,159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.53, 23,064.67 and 9,159.79 is: 12,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.53 : 23,064.67 = 9,159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.53/23,064.67 = 9,159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.53x = 23,064.67 × 9,159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.53x = 211,267,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,267,533.62/16,713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.51

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