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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.80, 23,249.46 and 9,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.80, 23,249.46 and 9,395.80 is: 12,965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.80 : 23,249.46 = 9,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.80/23,249.46 = 9,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.80x = 23,249.46 × 9,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.80x = 218,447,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,447,276.27/16,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.92

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