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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.05, 23,324.73 and 9,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.05, 23,324.73 and 9,349.35 is: 12,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.05 : 23,324.73 = 9,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.05/23,324.73 = 9,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.05x = 23,324.73 × 9,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.05x = 218,071,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,071,064.43/16,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.28

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