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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.16, 23,248.68 and 9,293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.16, 23,248.68 and 9,293.33 is: 12,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.16 : 23,248.68 = 9,293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.16/23,248.68 = 9,293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.16x = 23,248.68 × 9,293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.16x = 216,057,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,057,655.30/16,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.57

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