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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.32, 23,047.79 and 9,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.32, 23,047.79 and 9,147.66 is: 12,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.32 : 23,047.79 = 9,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.32/23,047.79 = 9,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.32x = 23,047.79 × 9,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.32x = 210,833,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,833,231.43/16,701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.75

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