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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.92, 23,248.94 and 9,293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.92, 23,248.94 and 9,293.58 is: 12,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.92 : 23,248.94 = 9,293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.92/23,248.94 = 9,293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.92x = 23,248.94 × 9,293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.92x = 216,065,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,065,883.81/16,846.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.25

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