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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.02, 23,246.34 and 9,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.02, 23,246.34 and 9,291.90 is: 12,822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.02 : 23,246.34 = 9,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.02/23,246.34 = 9,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.02x = 23,246.34 × 9,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.02x = 216,002,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,002,666.65/16,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.18

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