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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.91, 23,327.88 and 9,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.91, 23,327.88 and 9,247.55 is: 12,761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.91 : 23,327.88 = 9,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.91/23,327.88 = 9,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.91x = 23,327.88 × 9,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.91x = 215,725,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,725,736.69/16,903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.88

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