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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.32, 23,049.20 and 9,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.32, 23,049.20 and 9,250.32 is: 12,765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.32 : 23,049.20 = 9,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.32/23,049.20 = 9,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.32x = 23,049.20 × 9,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.32x = 213,212,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,212,475.74/16,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.44

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