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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.35, 23,246.39 and 9,292.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.35, 23,246.39 and 9,292.00 is: 12,822.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.35 : 23,246.39 = 9,292.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.35/23,246.39 = 9,292.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.35x = 23,246.39 × 9,292.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.35x = 216,005,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,005,420.99/16,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.85

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