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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.59, 23,129.84 and 9,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.59, 23,129.84 and 9,207.59 is: 12,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.59 : 23,129.84 = 9,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.59/23,129.84 = 9,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.59x = 23,129.84 × 9,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.59x = 212,970,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,970,164.33/16,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.60

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