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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.64, 23,066.67 and 9,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.64, 23,066.67 and 9,161.52 is: 12,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.64 : 23,066.67 = 9,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.64/23,066.67 = 9,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.64x = 23,066.67 × 9,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.64x = 211,325,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,325,758.54/16,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.40

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