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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.98, 23,250.21 and 9,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.98, 23,250.21 and 9,294.32 is: 12,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.98 : 23,250.21 = 9,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.98/23,250.21 = 9,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.98x = 23,250.21 × 9,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.98x = 216,094,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,094,903.46/16,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.16

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