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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.16, 23,244.66 and 9,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.16, 23,244.66 and 9,291.23 is: 12,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.16 : 23,244.66 = 9,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.16/23,244.66 = 9,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.16x = 23,244.66 × 9,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.16x = 215,971,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,971,366.11/16,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,821.74

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