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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.30, 23,246.44 and 9,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.30, 23,246.44 and 9,291.32 is: 12,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.30 : 23,246.44 = 9,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.30/23,246.44 = 9,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.30x = 23,246.44 × 9,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.30x = 215,990,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,990,112.90/16,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.74

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