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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.95, 23,050.10 and 9,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.95, 23,050.10 and 9,250.95 is: 12,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.95 : 23,050.10 = 9,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.95/23,050.10 = 9,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.95x = 23,050.10 × 9,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.95x = 213,235,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,235,276.34/16,702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.32

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