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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.69, 23,006.51 and 9,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.69, 23,006.51 and 9,503.47 is: 13,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.69 : 23,006.51 = 9,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.69/23,006.51 = 9,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.69x = 23,006.51 × 9,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.69x = 218,641,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,641,730.11/16,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.98

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