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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.52, 23,187.54 and 9,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.52, 23,187.54 and 9,249.60 is: 12,764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.52 : 23,187.54 = 9,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.52/23,187.54 = 9,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.52x = 23,187.54 × 9,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.52x = 214,475,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,475,469.98/16,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.48

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