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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.75, 23,049.84 and 9,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.75, 23,049.84 and 9,250.75 is: 12,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.75 : 23,049.84 = 9,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.75/23,049.84 = 9,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.75x = 23,049.84 × 9,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.75x = 213,228,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,228,307.38/16,702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.06

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