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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.42, 23,050.82 and 9,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.42, 23,050.82 and 9,150.44 is: 12,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.42 : 23,050.82 = 9,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.42/23,050.82 = 9,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.42x = 23,050.82 × 9,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.42x = 210,925,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,925,052.98/16,703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.66

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