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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.02, 23,050.42 and 9,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.02, 23,050.42 and 9,149.20 is: 12,626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.02 : 23,050.42 = 9,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.02/23,050.42 = 9,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.02x = 23,050.42 × 9,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.02x = 210,892,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,892,902.66/16,703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.03

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