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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.25, 23,050.48 and 9,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.25, 23,050.48 and 9,150.05 is: 12,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.25 : 23,050.48 = 9,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.25/23,050.48 = 9,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.25x = 23,050.48 × 9,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.25x = 210,912,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,912,998.77/16,703.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.07

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