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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.67, 23,246.58 and 9,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.67, 23,246.58 and 9,291.70 is: 12,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.67 : 23,246.58 = 9,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.67/23,246.58 = 9,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.67x = 23,246.58 × 9,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.67x = 216,000,247.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,000,247.39/16,845.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.30

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