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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,754.48, 23,120.76 and 9,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,754.48, 23,120.76 and 9,302 is: 12,836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,754.48 : 23,120.76 = 9,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,754.48/23,120.76 = 9,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,754.48x = 23,120.76 × 9,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,754.48x = 215,069,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,069,309.52/16,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.53

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