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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.63, 23,249.96 and 9,294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.63, 23,249.96 and 9,294.27 is: 12,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.63 : 23,249.96 = 9,294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.63/23,249.96 = 9,294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.63x = 23,249.96 × 9,294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.63x = 216,091,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,091,359.26/16,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.22

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