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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.56, 23,050.86 and 9,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.56, 23,050.86 and 9,251.56 is: 12,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.56 : 23,050.86 = 9,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.56/23,050.86 = 9,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.56x = 23,050.86 × 9,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.56x = 213,256,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,256,414.34/16,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.12

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