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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.48, 23,331.04 and 9,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.48, 23,331.04 and 9,250 is: 12,765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.48 : 23,331.04 = 9,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.48/23,331.04 = 9,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.48x = 23,331.04 × 9,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.48x = 215,812,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,812,120/16,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.05

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