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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.56, 23,245.88 and 9,291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.56, 23,245.88 and 9,291.98 is: 12,822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.56 : 23,245.88 = 9,291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.56/23,245.88 = 9,291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.56x = 23,245.88 × 9,291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.56x = 216,000,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,000,252.04/16,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.38

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