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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.04, 23,049.42 and 9,250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.04, 23,049.42 and 9,250.04 is: 12,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.04 : 23,049.42 = 9,250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.04/23,049.42 = 9,250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.04x = 23,049.42 × 9,250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.04x = 213,208,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,208,056.98/16,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.39

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