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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.03, 23,247.86 and 9,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.03, 23,247.86 and 9,950.23 is: 13,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.03 : 23,247.86 = 9,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.03/23,247.86 = 9,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.03x = 23,247.86 × 9,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.03x = 231,321,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,321,554.01/16,843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.96

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