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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.03, 23,122.14 and 9,200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.03, 23,122.14 and 9,200.25 is: 12,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.03 : 23,122.14 = 9,200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.03/23,122.14 = 9,200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.03x = 23,122.14 × 9,200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.03x = 212,729,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,729,468.54/16,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.45

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