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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.50, 23,008.05 and 9,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.50, 23,008.05 and 9,220.50 is: 12,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.50 : 23,008.05 = 9,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.50/23,008.05 = 9,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.50x = 23,008.05 × 9,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.50x = 212,145,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,145,725.03/16,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.29

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