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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.71, 23,246.53 and 9,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.71, 23,246.53 and 9,292.35 is: 12,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.71 : 23,246.53 = 9,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.71/23,246.53 = 9,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.71x = 23,246.53 × 9,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.71x = 216,014,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,014,893.05/16,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.14

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