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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.72, 23,326.50 and 9,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.72, 23,326.50 and 9,451.24 is: 13,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.72 : 23,326.50 = 9,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.72/23,326.50 = 9,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.72x = 23,326.50 × 9,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.72x = 220,464,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,464,349.86/16,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.36

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