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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.27, 23,047.49 and 9,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.27, 23,047.49 and 9,147.56 is: 12,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.27 : 23,047.49 = 9,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.27/23,047.49 = 9,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.27x = 23,047.49 × 9,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.27x = 210,828,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,828,136.65/16,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.48

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