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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.94, 23,249.33 and 9,294.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.94, 23,249.33 and 9,294.69 is: 12,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.94 : 23,249.33 = 9,294.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.94/23,249.33 = 9,294.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.94x = 23,249.33 × 9,294.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.94x = 216,095,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,095,268.58/16,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.21

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