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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.08, 23,049.35 and 9,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.08, 23,049.35 and 9,149.02 is: 12,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.08 : 23,049.35 = 9,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.08/23,049.35 = 9,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.08x = 23,049.35 × 9,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.08x = 210,878,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,878,848.89/16,703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.15

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