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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.72, 23,248.11 and 9,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.72, 23,248.11 and 9,292.02 is: 12,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.72 : 23,248.11 = 9,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.72/23,248.11 = 9,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.72x = 23,248.11 × 9,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.72x = 216,021,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,021,903.08/16,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.55

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