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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.07, 23,247.72 and 9,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.07, 23,247.72 and 9,292.32 is: 12,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.07 : 23,247.72 = 9,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.07/23,247.72 = 9,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.07x = 23,247.72 × 9,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.07x = 216,025,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,025,253.51/16,846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.48

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