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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.28, 23,065.97 and 9,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.28, 23,065.97 and 9,161.03 is: 12,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.28 : 23,065.97 = 9,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.28/23,065.97 = 9,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.28x = 23,065.97 × 9,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.28x = 211,308,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,308,055.01/16,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.36

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