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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.11, 23,326.05 and 9,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.11, 23,326.05 and 9,349.26 is: 12,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.11 : 23,326.05 = 9,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.11/23,326.05 = 9,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.11x = 23,326.05 × 9,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.11x = 218,081,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,081,306.22/16,903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.85

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