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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701, 23,048.10 and 9,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701, 23,048.10 and 9,249 is: 12,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701 : 23,048.10 = 9,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701/23,048.10 = 9,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701x = 23,048.10 × 9,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701x = 213,171,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,171,876.90/16,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.02

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