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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.92, 23,067.77 and 9,059.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.92, 23,067.77 and 9,059.03 is: 12,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.92 : 23,067.77 = 9,059.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.92/23,067.77 = 9,059.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.92x = 23,067.77 × 9,059.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.92x = 208,971,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,971,655.48/16,715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.35

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