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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.70, 23,248.56 and 9,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.70, 23,248.56 and 9,293.30 is: 12,824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.70 : 23,248.56 = 9,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.70/23,248.56 = 9,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.70x = 23,248.56 × 9,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.70x = 216,055,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,055,842.65/16,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.82

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