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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.93, 23,244.80 and 9,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.93, 23,244.80 and 9,290.58 is: 12,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.93 : 23,244.80 = 9,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.93/23,244.80 = 9,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.93x = 23,244.80 × 9,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.93x = 215,957,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,957,673.98/16,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.10

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