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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.76, 23,048.44 and 9,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.76, 23,048.44 and 9,249.76 is: 12,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.76 : 23,048.44 = 9,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.76/23,048.44 = 9,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.76x = 23,048.44 × 9,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.76x = 213,192,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,192,538.37/16,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.68

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