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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.14, 23,049.28 and 9,148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.14, 23,049.28 and 9,148.47 is: 12,625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.14 : 23,049.28 = 9,148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.14/23,049.28 = 9,148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.14x = 23,049.28 × 9,148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.14x = 210,865,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,865,545.87/16,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.07

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