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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.46, 23,041.88 and 9,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.46, 23,041.88 and 9,625.52 is: 13,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.46 : 23,041.88 = 9,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.46/23,041.88 = 9,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.46x = 23,041.88 × 9,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.46x = 221,790,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,790,076.78/16,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.48

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