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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.26, 23,048.08 and 9,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.26, 23,048.08 and 9,147.91 is: 12,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.26 : 23,048.08 = 9,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.26/23,048.08 = 9,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.26x = 23,048.08 × 9,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.26x = 210,841,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,841,761.51/16,701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.30

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