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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.85, 23,247.08 and 9,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.85, 23,247.08 and 9,292.50 is: 12,823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.85 : 23,247.08 = 9,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.85/23,247.08 = 9,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.85x = 23,247.08 × 9,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.85x = 216,023,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,023,490.90/16,845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.54

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