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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.76, 23,050.07 and 9,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.76, 23,050.07 and 9,148.95 is: 12,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.76 : 23,050.07 = 9,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.76/23,050.07 = 9,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.76x = 23,050.07 × 9,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.76x = 210,883,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,883,937.93/16,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.69

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