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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.54, 23,242.66 and 9,288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.54, 23,242.66 and 9,288.56 is: 12,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.54 : 23,242.66 = 9,288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.54/23,242.66 = 9,288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.54x = 23,242.66 × 9,288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.54x = 215,890,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,890,841.97/16,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.95

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