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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.62, 23,250.18 and 9,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.62, 23,250.18 and 9,294.46 is: 12,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.62 : 23,250.18 = 9,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.62/23,250.18 = 9,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.62x = 23,250.18 × 9,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.62x = 216,097,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,097,868.00/16,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.61

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