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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.87, 23,246.61 and 9,292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.87, 23,246.61 and 9,292.07 is: 12,823.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.87 : 23,246.61 = 9,292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.87/23,246.61 = 9,292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.87x = 23,246.61 × 9,292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.87x = 216,009,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,009,127.38/16,844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.44

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