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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.72, 23,246.73 and 9,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.72, 23,246.73 and 9,291.02 is: 12,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.72 : 23,246.73 = 9,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.72/23,246.73 = 9,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.72x = 23,246.73 × 9,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.72x = 215,985,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,985,717.13/16,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.17

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