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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.67, 23,325.75 and 9,349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.67, 23,325.75 and 9,349.25 is: 12,901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.67 : 23,325.75 = 9,349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.67/23,325.75 = 9,349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.67x = 23,325.75 × 9,349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.67x = 218,078,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,078,151.56/16,903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.23

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