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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.56, 23,049.48 and 9,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.56, 23,049.48 and 9,250.56 is: 12,765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.56 : 23,049.48 = 9,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.56/23,049.48 = 9,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.56x = 23,049.48 × 9,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.56x = 213,220,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,220,597.71/16,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.74

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