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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.29, 23,244.04 and 9,290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.29, 23,244.04 and 9,290.67 is: 12,820.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.29 : 23,244.04 = 9,290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.29/23,244.04 = 9,290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.29x = 23,244.04 × 9,290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.29x = 215,952,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,952,629.55/16,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.53

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