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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.87, 23,244.84 and 9,290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.87, 23,244.84 and 9,290.81 is: 12,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.87 : 23,244.84 = 9,290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.87/23,244.84 = 9,290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.87x = 23,244.84 × 9,290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.87x = 215,963,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,963,275.70/16,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.72

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