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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.04, 23,048.04 and 9,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.04, 23,048.04 and 9,249.04 is: 12,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.04 : 23,048.04 = 9,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.04/23,048.04 = 9,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.04x = 23,048.04 × 9,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.04x = 213,172,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,172,243.88/16,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.01

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