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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.16, 23,325.04 and 9,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.16, 23,325.04 and 9,450.16 is: 13,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.16 : 23,325.04 = 9,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.16/23,325.04 = 9,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.16x = 23,325.04 × 9,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.16x = 220,425,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,425,360.01/16,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.25

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