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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.52, 23,098.02 and 9,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.52, 23,098.02 and 9,285.52 is: 12,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.52 : 23,098.02 = 9,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.52/23,098.02 = 9,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.52x = 23,098.02 × 9,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.52x = 214,477,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,477,126.67/16,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,814.15

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