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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.87, 23,249.37 and 9,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.87, 23,249.37 and 9,294.07 is: 12,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.87 : 23,249.37 = 9,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.87/23,249.37 = 9,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.87x = 23,249.37 × 9,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.87x = 216,081,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,081,272.24/16,846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.20

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