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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.68, 23,248.50 and 9,292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.68, 23,248.50 and 9,292.62 is: 12,823.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.68 : 23,248.50 = 9,292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.68/23,248.50 = 9,292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.68x = 23,248.50 × 9,292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.68x = 216,039,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,039,476.07/16,846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.86

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