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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.34, 23,049.18 and 9,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.34, 23,049.18 and 9,250.34 is: 12,765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.34 : 23,049.18 = 9,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.34/23,049.18 = 9,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.34x = 23,049.18 × 9,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.34x = 213,212,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,212,636.48/16,702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.44

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