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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.32, 23,050.58 and 9,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.32, 23,050.58 and 9,251.32 is: 12,766.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.32 : 23,050.58 = 9,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.32/23,050.58 = 9,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.32x = 23,050.58 × 9,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.32x = 213,248,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,248,291.77/16,703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.82

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