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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.58, 23,050.04 and 9,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.58, 23,050.04 and 9,149.52 is: 12,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.58 : 23,050.04 = 9,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.58/23,050.04 = 9,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.58x = 23,050.04 × 9,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.58x = 210,896,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,896,801.98/16,703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.84

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