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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.85, 23,246.20 and 9,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.85, 23,246.20 and 9,292.24 is: 12,822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.85 : 23,246.20 = 9,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.85/23,246.20 = 9,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.85x = 23,246.20 × 9,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.85x = 216,009,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,009,269.49/16,845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.70

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