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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.26, 23,078.10 and 9,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.26, 23,078.10 and 9,066.56 is: 12,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.26 : 23,078.10 = 9,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.26/23,078.10 = 9,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.26x = 23,078.10 × 9,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.26x = 209,238,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,238,978.34/16,723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.85

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