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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842.98, 23,243.48 and 9,289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842.98, 23,243.48 and 9,289.61 is: 12,819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842.98 : 23,243.48 = 9,289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842.98/23,243.48 = 9,289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842.98x = 23,243.48 × 9,289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842.98x = 215,922,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,922,875.90/16,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.76

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