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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.43, 23,246.40 and 9,292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.43, 23,246.40 and 9,292.45 is: 12,823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.43 : 23,246.40 = 9,292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.43/23,246.40 = 9,292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.43x = 23,246.40 × 9,292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.43x = 216,016,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,016,009.68/16,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.42

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