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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.02, 23,244.78 and 9,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.02, 23,244.78 and 9,290.14 is: 12,820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.02 : 23,244.78 = 9,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.02/23,244.78 = 9,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.02x = 23,244.78 × 9,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.02x = 215,947,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,947,260.47/16,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.41

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