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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.25, 23,049.41 and 9,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.25, 23,049.41 and 9,249.25 is: 12,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.25 : 23,049.41 = 9,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.25/23,049.41 = 9,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.25x = 23,049.41 × 9,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.25x = 213,189,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,189,755.44/16,701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.90

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