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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.65, 23,128.59 and 9,206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.65, 23,128.59 and 9,206.67 is: 12,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.65 : 23,128.59 = 9,206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.65/23,128.59 = 9,206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.65x = 23,128.59 × 9,206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.65x = 212,937,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,937,416.95/16,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.36

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