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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.11, 23,049.31 and 9,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.11, 23,049.31 and 9,147.94 is: 12,623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.11 : 23,049.31 = 9,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.11/23,049.31 = 9,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.11x = 23,049.31 × 9,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.11x = 210,853,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,853,641.58/16,703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.61

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