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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.64, 23,244.36 and 9,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.64, 23,244.36 and 9,290.24 is: 12,820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.64 : 23,244.36 = 9,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.64/23,244.36 = 9,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.64x = 23,244.36 × 9,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.64x = 215,945,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,945,683.05/16,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.61

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