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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.32, 23,045.06 and 9,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.32, 23,045.06 and 9,247.32 is: 12,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.32 : 23,045.06 = 9,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.32/23,045.06 = 9,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.32x = 23,045.06 × 9,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.32x = 213,104,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,104,998.00/16,699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.30

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