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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.09, 23,249.99 and 9,294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.09, 23,249.99 and 9,294.43 is: 12,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.09 : 23,249.99 = 9,294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.09/23,249.99 = 9,294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.09x = 23,249.99 × 9,294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.09x = 216,095,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,095,369.67/16,848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.10

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