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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.62, 23,247.75 and 9,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.62, 23,247.75 and 9,293.10 is: 12,824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.62 : 23,247.75 = 9,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.62/23,247.75 = 9,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.62x = 23,247.75 × 9,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.62x = 216,043,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,043,665.53/16,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.15

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