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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.14, 23,050.66 and 9,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.14, 23,050.66 and 9,149.47 is: 12,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.14 : 23,050.66 = 9,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.14/23,050.66 = 9,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.14x = 23,050.66 × 9,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.14x = 210,901,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,901,322.15/16,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.45

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