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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.60, 23,251.20 and 9,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.60, 23,251.20 and 9,295.20 is: 12,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.60 : 23,251.20 = 9,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.60/23,251.20 = 9,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.60x = 23,251.20 × 9,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.60x = 216,124,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,124,554.24/16,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.45

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