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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.50, 23,187.99 and 9,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.50, 23,187.99 and 9,248.44 is: 12,763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.50 : 23,187.99 = 9,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.50/23,187.99 = 9,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.50x = 23,187.99 × 9,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.50x = 214,452,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,452,734.24/16,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.14

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