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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.49, 23,325.01 and 9,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.49, 23,325.01 and 9,349.24 is: 12,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.49 : 23,325.01 = 9,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.49/23,325.01 = 9,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.49x = 23,325.01 × 9,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.49x = 218,071,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,071,116.49/16,902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.72

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