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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.49, 23,064.99 and 9,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.49, 23,064.99 and 9,159.32 is: 12,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.49 : 23,064.99 = 9,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.49/23,064.99 = 9,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.49x = 23,064.99 × 9,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.49x = 211,259,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,259,508.88/16,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.30

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