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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.49, 23,189.28 and 9,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.49, 23,189.28 and 9,249.42 is: 12,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.49 : 23,189.28 = 9,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.49/23,189.28 = 9,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.49x = 23,189.28 × 9,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.49x = 214,487,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,487,390.22/16,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.21

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