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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.58, 23,049.73 and 9,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.58, 23,049.73 and 9,148.69 is: 12,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.58 : 23,049.73 = 9,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.58/23,049.73 = 9,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.58x = 23,049.73 × 9,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.58x = 210,874,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,874,874.60/16,703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.53

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