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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.37, 23,064.81 and 9,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.37, 23,064.81 and 9,159.20 is: 12,639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.37 : 23,064.81 = 9,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.37/23,064.81 = 9,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.37x = 23,064.81 × 9,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.37x = 211,255,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,255,092.43/16,714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.13

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