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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.54, 23,252.31 and 9,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.54, 23,252.31 and 9,295.56 is: 12,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.54 : 23,252.31 = 9,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.54/23,252.31 = 9,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.54x = 23,252.31 × 9,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.54x = 216,143,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,143,242.74/16,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.60

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