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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.13, 23,042.03 and 9,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.13, 23,042.03 and 9,245.13 is: 12,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.13 : 23,042.03 = 9,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.13/23,042.03 = 9,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.13x = 23,042.03 × 9,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.13x = 213,026,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,026,562.81/16,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.27

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