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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.53, 23,048.79 and 9,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.53, 23,048.79 and 9,148.68 is: 12,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.53 : 23,048.79 = 9,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.53/23,048.79 = 9,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.53x = 23,048.79 × 9,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.53x = 210,866,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,866,004.10/16,702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.79

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