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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.03, 23,067.04 and 9,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.03, 23,067.04 and 9,160.86 is: 12,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.03 : 23,067.04 = 9,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.03/23,067.04 = 9,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.03x = 23,067.04 × 9,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.03x = 211,313,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,313,924.05/16,715.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.15

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