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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.62, 23,247.42 and 9,292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.62, 23,247.42 and 9,292.46 is: 12,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.62 : 23,247.42 = 9,292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.62/23,247.42 = 9,292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.62x = 23,247.42 × 9,292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.62x = 216,025,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,025,720.45/16,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.85

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