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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.92, 23,247.56 and 9,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.92, 23,247.56 and 9,292.58 is: 12,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.92 : 23,247.56 = 9,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.92/23,247.56 = 9,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.92x = 23,247.56 × 9,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.92x = 216,029,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,029,811.10/16,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.87

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