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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.01, 23,066.54 and 9,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.01, 23,066.54 and 9,161.76 is: 12,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.01 : 23,066.54 = 9,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.01/23,066.54 = 9,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.01x = 23,066.54 × 9,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.01x = 211,330,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,330,057.70/16,715.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.13

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