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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.03, 23,049.97 and 9,148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.03, 23,049.97 and 9,148.91 is: 12,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.03 : 23,049.97 = 9,148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.03/23,049.97 = 9,148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.03x = 23,049.97 × 9,148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.03x = 210,881,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,881,962.91/16,703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.38

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