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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.35, 23,247.77 and 9,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.35, 23,247.77 and 9,293 is: 12,824.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.35 : 23,247.77 = 9,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.35/23,247.77 = 9,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.35x = 23,247.77 × 9,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.35x = 216,041,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,041,526.61/16,846.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.23

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