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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.52, 23,246.93 and 9,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.52, 23,246.93 and 9,292.06 is: 12,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.52 : 23,246.93 = 9,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.52/23,246.93 = 9,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.52x = 23,246.93 × 9,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.52x = 216,011,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,011,868.38/16,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.10

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