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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.58, 23,048.66 and 9,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.58, 23,048.66 and 9,148.52 is: 12,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.58 : 23,048.66 = 9,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.58/23,048.66 = 9,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.58x = 23,048.66 × 9,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.58x = 210,861,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,861,034.61/16,702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.46

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