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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.92, 23,051.42 and 9,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.92, 23,051.42 and 9,150.26 is: 12,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.92 : 23,051.42 = 9,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.92/23,051.42 = 9,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.92x = 23,051.42 × 9,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.92x = 210,926,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,926,486.37/16,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.36

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