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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.87, 23,245.23 and 9,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.87, 23,245.23 and 9,291.07 is: 12,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.87 : 23,245.23 = 9,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.87/23,245.23 = 9,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.87x = 23,245.23 × 9,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.87x = 215,973,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,973,059.10/16,843.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.06

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