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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.11, 23,250.33 and 9,294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.11, 23,250.33 and 9,294.91 is: 12,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.11 : 23,250.33 = 9,294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.11/23,250.33 = 9,294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.11x = 23,250.33 × 9,294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.11x = 216,109,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,109,759.71/16,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.94

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