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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.43, 23,247.78 and 9,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.43, 23,247.78 and 9,293.45 is: 12,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.43 : 23,247.78 = 9,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.43/23,247.78 = 9,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.43x = 23,247.78 × 9,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.43x = 216,052,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,052,081.04/16,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.80

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