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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.48, 23,080.26 and 9,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.48, 23,080.26 and 9,273 is: 12,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.48 : 23,080.26 = 9,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.48/23,080.26 = 9,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.48x = 23,080.26 × 9,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.48x = 214,023,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,023,250.98/16,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.24

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