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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.25, 23,187.24 and 9,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.25, 23,187.24 and 9,350.25 is: 12,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.25 : 23,187.24 = 9,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.25/23,187.24 = 9,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.25x = 23,187.24 × 9,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.25x = 216,806,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,806,490.81/16,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.42

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