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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803, 23,188.14 and 9,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803, 23,188.14 and 9,351.48 is: 12,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803 : 23,188.14 = 9,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803/23,188.14 = 9,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803x = 23,188.14 × 9,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803x = 216,843,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,843,427.45/16,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.04

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