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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.35, 23,052.46 and 9,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.35, 23,052.46 and 9,150.25 is: 12,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.35 : 23,052.46 = 9,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.35/23,052.46 = 9,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.35x = 23,052.46 × 9,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.35x = 210,935,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,935,772.12/16,705.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.84

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