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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.62, 23,048.52 and 9,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.62, 23,048.52 and 9,147.80 is: 12,624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.62 : 23,048.52 = 9,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.62/23,048.52 = 9,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.62x = 23,048.52 × 9,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.62x = 210,843,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,843,251.26/16,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.12

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