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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.19, 23,248.62 and 9,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.19, 23,248.62 and 9,293.45 is: 12,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.19 : 23,248.62 = 9,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.19/23,248.62 = 9,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.19x = 23,248.62 × 9,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.19x = 216,059,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,059,771.30/16,847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.68

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