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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.24, 23,051.22 and 9,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.24, 23,051.22 and 9,251.24 is: 12,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.24 : 23,051.22 = 9,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.24/23,051.22 = 9,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.24x = 23,051.22 × 9,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.24x = 213,252,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,252,368.51/16,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.13

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