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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.26, 23,071.20 and 9,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.26, 23,071.20 and 9,061.56 is: 12,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.26 : 23,071.20 = 9,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.26/23,071.20 = 9,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.26x = 23,071.20 × 9,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.26x = 209,061,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,061,063.07/16,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.95

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