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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.03, 23,065.66 and 9,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.03, 23,065.66 and 9,159.86 is: 12,640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.03 : 23,065.66 = 9,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.03/23,065.66 = 9,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.03x = 23,065.66 × 9,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.03x = 211,278,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,278,216.41/16,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.77

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