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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.32, 23,046.44 and 9,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.32, 23,046.44 and 9,248.32 is: 12,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.32 : 23,046.44 = 9,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.32/23,046.44 = 9,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.32x = 23,046.44 × 9,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.32x = 213,140,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,140,805.74/16,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.68

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