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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.33, 23,254.49 and 9,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.33, 23,254.49 and 9,682.54 is: 13,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.33 : 23,254.49 = 9,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.33/23,254.49 = 9,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.33x = 23,254.49 × 9,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.33x = 225,162,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,162,495.67/16,850.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.50

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