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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.32, 23,048.92 and 9,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.32, 23,048.92 and 9,250.16 is: 12,765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.32 : 23,048.92 = 9,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.32/23,048.92 = 9,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.32x = 23,048.92 × 9,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.32x = 213,206,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,206,197.83/16,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.06

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