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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.26, 23,050.84 and 9,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.26, 23,050.84 and 9,149.91 is: 12,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.26 : 23,050.84 = 9,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.26/23,050.84 = 9,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.26x = 23,050.84 × 9,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.26x = 210,913,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,913,111.42/16,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.06

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