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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.38, 23,046.46 and 9,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.38, 23,046.46 and 9,248.38 is: 12,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.38 : 23,046.46 = 9,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.38/23,046.46 = 9,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.38x = 23,046.46 × 9,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.38x = 213,142,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,142,339.00/16,700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.73

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