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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.50, 23,326.53 and 9,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.50, 23,326.53 and 9,450.50 is: 13,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.50 : 23,326.53 = 9,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.50/23,326.53 = 9,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.50x = 23,326.53 × 9,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.50x = 220,447,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,447,371.77/16,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.29

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