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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.44, 23,247.76 and 9,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.44, 23,247.76 and 9,293.46 is: 12,824.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.44 : 23,247.76 = 9,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.44/23,247.76 = 9,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.44x = 23,247.76 × 9,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.44x = 216,052,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,052,127.65/16,846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.79

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