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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.17, 23,325.50 and 9,349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.17, 23,325.50 and 9,349.11 is: 12,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.17 : 23,325.50 = 9,349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.17/23,325.50 = 9,349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.17x = 23,325.50 × 9,349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.17x = 218,072,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,072,688.68/16,903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.29

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