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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.76, 23,251.17 and 9,295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.76, 23,251.17 and 9,295.41 is: 12,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.76 : 23,251.17 = 9,295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.76/23,251.17 = 9,295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.76x = 23,251.17 × 9,295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.76x = 216,129,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,129,097.10/16,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.60

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