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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.70, 23,051.13 and 9,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.70, 23,051.13 and 9,251.70 is: 12,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.70 : 23,051.13 = 9,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.70/23,051.13 = 9,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.70x = 23,051.13 × 9,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.70x = 213,262,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,262,139.42/16,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.36

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