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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.82, 23,050.98 and 9,150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.82, 23,050.98 and 9,150.30 is: 12,627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.82 : 23,050.98 = 9,150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.82/23,050.98 = 9,150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.82x = 23,050.98 × 9,150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.82x = 210,923,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,923,382.29/16,703.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.25

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