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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.54, 23,046.66 and 9,146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.54, 23,046.66 and 9,146.85 is: 12,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.54 : 23,046.66 = 9,146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.54/23,046.66 = 9,146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.54x = 23,046.66 × 9,146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.54x = 210,804,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,804,342.02/16,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.61

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