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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.87, 23,247.60 and 9,292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.87, 23,247.60 and 9,292.81 is: 12,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.87 : 23,247.60 = 9,292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.87/23,247.60 = 9,292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.87x = 23,247.60 × 9,292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.87x = 216,035,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,035,529.76/16,846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.48

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